Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo
The Suva rugby side has named a strong team ahead of tomorrow’s Skipper Cup clash against Naitasiri at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo is in the starting lineup and returns after a number of years.
Suva rugby Manager Nemani Tuifagalele says the inclusion of Saulo is a big boost for the side.
“Manasa Saulo will be donning the number three jersey and he will be coming with Benji Makutu will be coming in from the bench. They will also be blending in the rest of the young boys, with Tevita Ikanivere and we have Apisai. And the two young ones Meli Tuni and Lino.”
Saulo will team up with Apisai Vatubuli and Flying Fijians hooker Tevita Ikanivere upfront.
Filimoni Seru and Manoa Tamaya are the locks with Elia Canakaivata, young Taniela Sadrua on the flanks and James Brown is the number eight.
Nemani Buliruarua starts at halfback and Jone Manu is the flyhalf.
The midfield combination sees Serupepeli Vularika partnering former Naitasiri centre Apisalome Vota.
John Stewart and Misaele Petero are the wingers and Enele Malele will be at fullback.
Other notable inclusions in the squad are Apisalome Vota, Meli Tuni, and Benji Makutu.
Suva plays Naitasiri tomorrow at 6pm at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.
Lineup:
1. Apisai Vatubuli
2. Tevita Ikanivere
3. Manasa Saulo
4. Manoa Tamaya
5. Filimoni Seru
6. Elia Canakaivata
7. Taniela Sadrugu
8. James Brown
9. Nemani Buliruarua
10. Jone Manu
11. John Stewart
12. Serupepeli Vularika
13. Apisalome Vota
14. Misaele Petero
15. Enele Malele
16. Lino Vasuinadi
17. Meli Tuni
18. Benji Makutu
19. Sorovakatini Tuifagalele
20. Koli Tamanitoakula
21. Vatili Dulaki
22. Setareki Raoba
23. Ratu Savenaca
In another game tomorrow, Nadi will host Nadroga at Prince Charles Park at 5:30pm.
On Saturday, Lautoka will take on Namosi at the ANZ Stadium in Suva at 3pm and the match will air live on FBC Sports on the Walesi platform.
Live commentary of the match will also be aired on Radio Fiji One and Bula FM.
Yasawa play Tailevu at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori at 3pm also on Saturday.
