Rugby

Rasaku returns for Tailevu

October 29, 2020 4:40 pm

Fiji sevens training squad member Kaminieli Rasuka will feature in Tailevu’s clash against Nadi on Saturday.

Fiji sevens squad member Kaminieli Rasaku returns to the Tailevu side for its Farebrother Sullivan trophy clash Nadi on Saturday.

Rasaku’s return is a timely one as the side challenges the Jetsetters for the prestigious rugby title in the country.

The Navunimono villager from Verata in Tailevu has been missing from the side in the past few weeks due to his sevens commitments.

Article continues after advertisement

He was part of Jerry Tuwai’s FDS Barbarian side in 44th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s and the 13th Savusavu 7s last weekend.

Tailevu has maintained its strong forward pack with the likes Noa Bula, Isireli Narawa, Poate Rainima, Raduva Saumaki, Laisenia Manuqila, Vetaia Tikomailepanoni, Timoci Vunimoku and Mosese Naiova.

Rasaku will add some flair to backline along with Peniasi Ravudolo, Seru Vaniqi, Paula Nayacakalou. Etueni Seru, Viliame Kanatabua and Isimeli Koniferedi.

Nadi hosts Tailevu at Prince Charles Park in its first Farebrother trophy defense at 3pm.

You can watch the final Farebrother challenge LIVE and EXCLUSIVE on FBC Sports at 3pm.

Also on Saturday, Suva takes on Namosi at 3pm at Thompson Park, Naitasiri plays Yasawa at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori while Nadroga battles Lautoka at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka tomorrow at 5pm.

Team lineup:

1. Noa Bula
2. Isireli Narawa
3. Poate Rainima
4. Raduva Saumaki
5. Laisenia Manuqila
6. Vetaia Tikomailepanoni
7. Timoci Vunimoku ’C’
8. Mosese Naiova
9. Peniasi Ravudolo
10. Seru Vaniqi
11. Kaminieli Rasaku
12. Paula Nayacakalou
13. Etueni Seru
14. Viliame Kanatabua
15. Isimeli Koniferedi

16. Akilio Ratusila
17. Watisoni Kedraika
18. Nemani Camainakelo
19. Kalioni Cagonibure
20. Jale Saukelea
21. Autiko Domonakibau
22. Lemeki Junior
23. Marika Rasuaki