Drua head coach Mick Byrne has opted of an experienced frontrow of Haereiti Hetet, Doge with Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players (from left) halfback Philip Baselala, Mesake Doge and Elia Canakaivata during the team training in Nadi on May 23, 2023. Photo: Fijian Drua Media
Tighthead prop Mesake Doge and halfback Frank Lomani have forced their way into the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s starting line-up in tomorrow’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park, Lautoka.
This is a crucial clash for the Drua as they target to register a bonus point win to boost their chances of making the quarterfinal.
Drua head coach Mick Byrne has opted of an experienced frontrow of Haereiti Hetet, Doge with Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.
He has retained the locking partnership of Isoa Nasilasila and Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta.
Captain Meli Derenalagi is at No.8 while Vilive Miramira is openside flanker with Joseva Tamani at No.6.
Lomani returns to halfback to partner Teti Tela at first-five eighth along with the centre partnership of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Iosefo Masi.
Eroni Sau is back at wing with Selestino Ravutaumada while Ilaisa Droasese is at fullback.
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Story by: Leone Cabenatabua – [email protected]
