Fijian-born Parramatta ace Semi Radradra admits he's struggling to learn the words to the Australian national anthem - ahead of his debut against New Zealand

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Semi Radradra will make his debut for adopted country Australia in Friday's Anzac Test against New Zealand but is already feeling nervous, and not about the game.

While the Fijian flyer expresses a confidence rarely seen on the football field, he's not so sure about how he's going to go singing his adopted nation's national anthem.

'I'm still learning about the anthem, but I'm happy to sing it and hopefully I'll come good,' Radradra told the ABC.

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Semi Radradra will make his debut for adopted country Australia in Friday's Anzac Test against New Zealand but has admitted to not knowing the words to the National Anthem

Born in Suva Fiji, Radradra moved to Australia in 2012 to play for Parramatta in the under 20 National Youth Competition before progressing to first grade.

Radradra made his NRL debut in round 18 of the 2013 season, and quickly became a household name, having scored 53 tries in just 58 appearances.

Radradra also named the Dally M winger of the year, a feat which he repeated in 2015.

Last month the Eels ace sparked huge debate when he announced that he would switch allegiance from his Fiji to Australia, with many fans saying the decision made a mockery of the international game.

Born in Suva Fiji, Radradra moved to Australia in 2012 to play for Parramatta in the under 20 National Youth Competition before progressing to first grade.

Last month the Eels ace sparked huge debate when he announced that he would switch allegiance from his native Fiji to Australia.

Radradra made his NRL debut in round 18 of the 2013 season and quickly became a house hold name having scored 53 tries in only 58 appearances.

Radradra was allowed to switch due to the residency rule in which a player can play for a country if he has lived their for more then three years.

'It's pretty tough (to not play for Fiji) but I want to showcase my talent to the world but I want to play for the best team with the best players,' Radradra said. 

Radradra will also benefit financially by playing for the Kangaroos with players earning $20,000 for the match.

The prolific try scorer will use the money to help out his family back in Fiji and said he would give them the entire amount.

He has previously used money he has earnt in the NRL to buy his family a house and spent $85,000 on a car for his dad. 

Radradra will also benefit financially by playing for the Kangaroos with players earning $20,000 for the match.

He has previously used money he has earnt in the NRL to buy his family a house and spent $85,000 on a car for his dad.