Taina Basiyalo 
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The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have made key changes ahead of their Round 8 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific showdown against the Crusaders, with Manasa Mataele and Joji Nasova returning to the matchday 23.
Head coach Glen Jackson has turned to the experienced duo to fill the wings, replacing Ponipate Loganimasi and Epeli Momo, who are sidelined through injury.
There is also a boost for young talent, with Philip Baselala earning his first selection of the season, while Issak Fines-Leleiwasa takes over the halfback role from injured co-captain Frank Lomani.
Up front, Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama and Mesake Doge form the front row, while skipper Isoa Nasilasila partners Joseva Tamani in the second row.
The loose forward trio sees Etonia Waqa at blindside, Kitione Salawa at openside, and Elia Canakaivata retaining the number eight jersey.
In the backs, Fines-Leleiwasa links up with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula in the halves, while Mataele and Nasova provide width on the wings.
Iosefo Namoce keeps his spot at inside centre alongside Virimi Vakatawa, with Ilaisa Droasese named at fullback.
On the bench, Sairusi Ravudi, Emosi Tuqiri and Peni Ravai provide front-row cover, with Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Tuwai backing up the forwards. Baselala, Kemu Valetini and Isikeli Rabitu round out the reserves.
The Drua will be looking to overcome their injury setbacks and deliver a strong performance against one of the competition’s most formidable sides.
They meet the Crusaders at 6.05pm on Friday and you can watch the LIVE action on FBC Sports.
