McDonald's Fiji Drua Women Head Coach Mike Legge has named an unchanged 23-member squad for Saturday's Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final against the NSW Waratahs in Ba.
History will be made this weekend as Fiji hosts the Super Rugby Women’s Grand Final for the first time, highlighting the remarkable growth of women’s rugby and the passionate support of the Drua Nation.
Karalaini Naisewa will make her 31st appearance for the Drua, joining Tiana Robanakadavu and Keleni Marawa in the front row.
Mereoni Nakesa and Carletta Yee will start in the second row, while Nunia Daunimoala and Salaseini Railumu retain their places at blindside and openside flanker respectively.
Sulita Waisega starts at number eight.
Captain Kolora Lomani will partner Varanisese Qoro in the halves, with Aqela Raitubu and Atelaite Buna on the wings.
Josivini Naihamu and Merewairita Neivosa will combine in midfield, while Litiana Vueti starts at fullback.
On the bench, season captain Bitila Tawake provides cover at hooker, with Zipporah Sorokacika and Keri Lawavou the reserve props.
Karavaki Lutumaibau covers the locks, Alfreda Fisher provides loose forward cover, Evivi Senikarivi backs up the halves, Repeka Tove covers the midfield, and Verenaisi Ditavutu completes the matchday squad as back-three cover.
The Fijian Drua Women will host the Waratahs at 1pm Saturday at 4R Stadium at Govind Park, Ba.
