Rugby

Narawa and Sowakula make match-day squad

June 15, 2023 2:15 pm

Emoni Narawa [left] will start for the Chiefs while Pita Gus Sowakula is named on the bench

The Gallagher Chiefs has named a strong line-up for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific semi-final clash against the Brumbies on Saturday.

They are back to full strength with just three changes to the starting line-up where lock Tupou Vaa’i and centre Alex Nankivell return from injury, with Rameka Poihipi to add midfield impact from the bench.

Fijians Emoni Narawa and Pita-Gus Sowakula have also made the match-day squad.

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Narawa, Etene Nanai-Seturo and Shaun Stevenson complete a potent back three.

Sowakula will come off the bench.

The Chiefs will look to leverage home advantage when they face the lone Australian team through to the semis.

The semi-final match kicks off at 7.05pm at FMG Stadium in Waikato, New Zealand.

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