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Stallions name key players for Highlanders clash

September 11, 2015 12:55 am

The Nadroga rugby side has named a strong line-up to take on Naitasiri in the third HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy Challenge tomorrow.

Rugged number 8, Nemani Nagusa returns to take up the captaincy after sitting out the clash against Vatukoula last weekend.

Other key players who return to the starting line-up are lock, Sekonaia Kalou, halfback Sakiusa Gavidi, flyhalf Alifereti Veitokani and winger, Joeli Lutumailagi.

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Retaining their spot in the run on side are hooker Seru Cakobau, flanker Manoa Tamaya and ace kicker, Tikilaci Vuibau at fullback.

Meanwhile challengers, Naitasiri have named former national sevens rep, Nasoni Roko at blindside winger, with veteran back-rower, Avisai Rinamalo to captain the Highlanders.

The Nadroga-Naitasiri match will kick-off at 3pm tomorrow at Prince Charles Park in Nadi and a live commentary will air on Bula FM.

Prior to this match, Malolo will take on Cakaudrove in the Vodafone Trophy final at 12:30pm at the same venue.