Rugby

Drua names squad for Brumbies

February 1, 2024 1:37 pm

[Source: Fijian Drua/ Facebook]

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has announced its match-day squad to face the ACT Brumbies this Saturday.

The squad has four rookies who have been given a chance to don the Drua jumper.

Epeli Momo and Mesake Vocevoce are in the starting 15 while Isikeli Rabitu and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will come off the bench.

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The front row trio includes Livai Natave, Zuriel Togiatama and Jone Koroiduadua.

Big Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta will partner with Vocevoce as locks with the loose forwards trio of Vilive Miramira, Elia Canakaivata and captain Meli Derenalagi.

Peni Matawalu is at scrumhalf with Kemu Valetini at flyhalf.

Speedsters Taniela Rakuro and Momo are the wingers.

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre teams up with Apisalome Vota in the midfield and Ilaisa Droasese at fullback.

The impact players are Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuquri, Meli Tuni, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Simione Kuruvoli, Michael Naitokani, Motikiai Murray and Samuela Tawake.