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7 February, 2026, 6:26 pm
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7 February, 2026, 6:26 pm Central - 26°C Rain

Ratu Veremalua Vugatoko to start for Nadi

Ratu Veremalua Vugatoko to start for Nadi

By Iva Danford
21/08/2020
Veremalua Vugakoto (R) with Nadi Rugby team members promoting ticket sales for the Nadroga match. [image: Nadi rugby]

Flying Fijians hooker Ratu Veremalua Vugatoko has been named in Nadi’s starting line up for their Skipper Cup clash against Nadroga this afternoon.

The former Fiji Under 20 captain has been named alongside Josua Nabulivou and Veniona Toga in the front row.

Also named to start at open side flanker is the former Flying Fijians number 8 Naulia Dawai.

Other forwards include Peni Naruma, Siviniolo Lumelume, Veniona Vuki and Daniel Nawaqavonovono.

Vilikesa Driu and Lisala Kubui-savusavu are the wingers while Orisi Erenavula and Vilive Aria make up the centres.

Marika Tivitivi will play at half back with Kavekini Varo to start at fly-half. Nadi will face Nadroga at 5.30pm today at Prince Charles Park.

In another match today, Suva will face Naitasiri at 6pm at the ANZ Stadium.

In tomorrow’s matches, Lautoka will take on Namosi in the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Challenge and Skipper Cup Competition at 3pm at the ANZ Stadium while Tailevu will take on Yasawa at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park.

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