19 December, 2025, 7:18 am Central - 24°C Rain

Captain Nagusa returns while Lomani starts

Captain Nagusa returns while Lomani starts

By Navitalai Naivalurua
17/03/2022
[Image: getty]

The starting line-up for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua match against the Western Force will see the return of captain Nemani Nagusa at number 8 while Frank Lomani gets his first start at half-back.

Coach Mick Byrne has retained the front row combination of Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Mesulame Dolokoto and Samuela Tawake.

Sorovakatini Tuifagalele will partner with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta at locks, Jovesa Tamani starts at blindside flanker while Vilive Miramira retains his openside flanker role.

Lomani teams up with Teti Tela in the halves while Kalaveti Ravouvou and Apisalome Vota retain their midfield positions.

Vinaya Habosi and Selestino Ravutaumada are the wingers and 22-year-old Jona Mataiciwa gets his first start at fullback.

The Drua will meet the Western Force at 3.35pm Saturday.

In other matches this weekend, the Brumbies will take on the Reds at 8.45pm tomorrow, the Waratahs will play the Rebels at 8.45pm Saturday and the Chiefs meet the Moana Pasifika at 6.05pm Saturday.

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