Rugby

One change for Fiji Drua

September 27, 2019 3:24 pm

Former Ratu Kadavulevu School Deans winning centre Jiuta Wainiqolo will start on the wing for the Fiji Airways Drua against the Canberra Vikings in Australia tomorrow.

Joining Wainiqolo are three victorious Army players who recently returned from the World Defence Trophy tournament including Ratu Penijamini Makutu, Filimoni Seru and Peni Naulago.

Naitasiri prop Joeli Veitayaki has been named the captain taking over the reins from Eremasi Radrodro.

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Fiji Drua Coach Senirusi Seruvakula it’s a very important match for them as at the moment they are in fifth place and the Vikings are just above the so they need to prepare accordingly.

Seruvakula will be looking for a repeat effort from the core group that played a vital role in their massive 76-29 win over Sydney Rays last weekend in Lautoka.

Captain Veitayaki will lead the front row together with in-form hooker Tevita Ikanivere and tighthead prop Mosese Ducivaki.

Tevita Naqali and Epeli Radaniva will lock horns at number 4 and 5 while Eremasi Radrodro and Ulaiasi Lawavou will be the flankers. Jonny Dyer retains his position at number eight.

Serupepeli Vularika and Caleb Muntz again form the halves combinations.

In the midfield, Cyril Reece this time partners with Poasa Waqanibau who missed last week while speedster Nacanieli Narequva shifts to right-wing and Jiuta Wainiqolo gets the nod on the left.

Enele Malele will celebrate his birthday weekend in the number 15 jersey.

Fiji Drua takes on Canberra Vikings at 2pm tomorrow in Australia.

Fiji Drua squad VS Canberra Vikings

1. Joeli Veitayaki
2. Tevita Ikanivere
3. Mosese Ducivaki
4. Tevita Naqali
5. Epeli Radaniva
6. Eremasi Radrodro
7. Ulaiasi Lawavou
8. Jonny Dyer
9. Serupepeli Vularika
10. Caleb Muntz
11. Jiuta Wainiqolo
12. Cyril Reece
13. Poasa Waqanibau
14. Nacanieli Narequva
15. Enele Malele

Reserves
16. Ratunaisa Navuma
17. Ratu Penijamini Makutu
18. Timoci Sauvoli
19. Peni Naulago
20. Filimoni Seru
21. Peni Matawalu
22. Peceli Nacebe
23. Aporosa Tabulawaki