Battle of the Fijian back-rowers as Mata faces off against Sowakula and Yato European Premiership Cup

Battle of the Fijian back-rowers as Mata faces off against Sowakula and Yato European Premiership Cup

By Mikaele Liga
Friday 08/12/2023

It will be a battle of Fijian backrowers as Fiji Water Flying Fijians number 8 Viliame Mata will suit up for his Edinburgh side and will face off against fellow countrymen, former All Blacks number 8 Pita-Gus Sowakula and former Flying Fijian backrower Peceli Yato who will both start for Clermont in their European Premiership Cup Rugby match up tomorrow.

Mata will have his hands full as he will try to contain Yato and Sowakula who are also both known to be a threat in the backrow.

Other notable international capped players that will be featuring in this clash tomorrow include former Wallabies Rob Simmons and Folau Fainga'a.

France's tight head prop Etienne Falgoux will lead the Clermont side.

Edinburgh will play Clermont at 9am tomorrow.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Fiji Water workers on strike, Anthony says some in management are encouraging workers to resign from the union
As Natural Waters of Viti Limited (Fiji Water) workers based at the Yaqara factory in Ra and the Naikabula depot in Lautoka continue their strike this...
58 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Drugs and kava affecting young people’s decision-making skills - FNU
Drugs and kava are something universities really need to look into and the health sector needs to do more awareness on it, as it is affecting the ...
55 minutes ago

Fiji Tourism Exchange expects a record of one million visitors this year
The Fijian Tourism Exchange is expecting an anticipated record of one million visitors this year, the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism ...
2 hours ago

There are always opportunities to take - Byrne
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says there are always opportunities to take following their 28-20 loss against the Brumbies in their Shop ...
2 hours ago

Police await psychiatric report of man who caused the death of a church steward in Cunningham
Police are still awaiting the psychiatric report of the man who allegedly caused the death of a church steward in Cunningham in March this ...
2 hours ago

No public advice given on MOH issuing recall of blood pressure tablet batches to businesses
There is no urgent advisory issued to the people after the Ministry of Health issued an immediate recall notice to all pharmacies and pharmacists of ...
5 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Coca-Cola Games 2024
Full coverage and stories of the 2024 Coca-Cola Games.
1 day ago

Radrodro reinstated as Education Minister
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reappointed the new SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro to his previous post as Minister for ...
12 days ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's Acquittal Appeal
Coverage on the appeal filed by Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku against the acquittal of the former Prime Minister Voreqe ...
34 days ago

TOP