12 January, 2026, 8:05 pm Central - 23°C Rain

Cakaubalavu and Vucago brought in for Nadroga

Cakaubalavu and Vucago brought in for Nadroga

By Semi Turaga
07/08/2020
National 7s player Apenisa Cakaubalavu and Former national 7s player Emosi Vucago

National 7s player Apenisa Cakaubalavu has been listed to start on the right wing for Nadroga in their Skipper Cup match against Tailevu at Ratu Cakobau Park tomorrow.

Former national 7s player Emosi Vucago has also been brought in this week to start at halfback.

Josese Kurokavu will start at flyhalf.

Apisalome Waqatabu is at fullback.

The two centres are Sakiusa Gavidi and Lisala Hugavou.

Manueli Ratuniyarawa and captain Rupeni Nasiga are the two locks while Rusiate Nasove and Jone Navori are the two flankers.

The front row includes Timoci Sauvoli and Taniela Vatunicoko as the props while Ratunaisa Navuma is at hooker.

The Skipper Cup and Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Challenge between Namosi and Naitasiri will be held at Thompson Park at 3.30pm tomorrow.

In other matches, Nadi will play Suva at 3pm at Prince Charles Park tomorrow while Tailevu will take on Nadroga at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park tomorrow.

Lautoka will take on Yasawa at 5pm today at Prince Charles Park.

Nadroga team to face Tailevu

1. Timoci Sauvoli. 2. Ratunaisa Navuma. 3. Taniela Vatunicoko. 4. Manueli Ratuniyarawa. 5. Rupeni Nasiga [ Captain ]. 6. Jone Navori. 7. Rusiate Nasove. 8. Ulaiasi Lawavou. 9. Emosi Vucago. 10. Josese Kurokavu. 11. Avimeleki Nadeba. 12. Sakiusa Gavidi. 13. Lisala Hugavou. 14. Apenisa Cakaubalavu. 15. Apisalome Waqatabu.

Reserves

16. Hooker – Wame Waqanaceva. 17. Loosehead prop – Apete Salawaqavuka. 18. Tighthead prop – Jone Koroiduadua. 19. Lock – Samisoni Navatu. 20. Loose forward – Josaia Maiyale. 21. Halfback – Joseva Kuricuva. 22. Midfield – Jone Waqaliva. 23. Outside centre – Savenaca Navuniharau.

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