The Nadroga rugby side is expected to field a second string side when it defends the HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy against Malolo this afternoon.

The Stallions have so far managed to fend off previous challenges from Nadi, Vatukoula, Naitasiri and Suva respectively.

The two teams are no strangers to each other, with Malolo to field several former Nadroga and national reps such as flyhalf, Jiuta Lutumailagi, and flankers, Kini Salabogi and Aca Ratuva.

Malolo qualified to challenge for the prestigious silverware after winning the second-tier Vodafone Trophy competition earlier this month.

The Nadroga-Malolo match will kick-off in the next hour at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka and a live commentary will air on Bula FM.