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Seruvakula names strong lineup for semifinal clash

October 19, 2018 12:11 am

Fiji Airways Drua coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made only a change to the starting lineup for the National Rugby Championship semifinal clash against the Canberra Vikings on Saturday.

Seruvakula has brought stylish Apisalome Waqatabu at the full backs position relegating Enele Malele to the bench.

Seven of the eight Flying Fijians named for the November tour will start against a strong Vikings outfit.

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Peni Matawalu returns to the team replacing Serupepeli Vularika who sustained a hamstring injury in Perth last weekend.

The Drua plays the Vikings at 4pm at Lautoka’s Churchill Park on Saturday.

Fijian Drua Line-up

1. Joeli Veitayaki
2. Mesulame Dolokoto
3. Benji Makutu
4. Peni Naulago
5. Albert Tuisue
6. Mosese Voka ©
7. Jone Navori
8. Eramasi Rodrodro
9. Frank Lomani
10. Alivereti Veitokani
11. Aparosa Tabulawaki
12. Cyril Reece
13. Apisalome Vota
14. Levani Kurimudu
15. Apisalome Waqatabu

Reserves

16. Ratunaisa Navuma
17. Eroni Mawi
18. Luke Tagi
19. Tevita Naqali
20. Johnny Dyer
21. Peni Matawalu
22. Enele Malele
23. Lepani Raiyala