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Derenalagi to lead the Drua tomorrow

Derenalagi to lead the Drua tomorrow

By Semi Turaga
03/03/2022
[Photo: Nine's Wide World of Sports]

Flanker Meli Derenalagi will lead the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in their Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Rebels with four potential debutants named on the bench.

Last week’s front row of Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Tevita Ikanivere and Samuela Tawake has been retained.

You again get to see the locking partnership of Isoa Nasilasila and Ratu Rotuisolia this week.

Vilive Miramira is at openside flanker with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta at Number 8.

Peni Matawalu gets his first start of the season at halfback partnering with Caleb Muntz who is at flyhalf.

Vinaya Habosi is on the left-wing while Selestino Ravutaumada returns to the starting 15 at the right-wing.

The centre pairing of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Apisalome Vota remains while Baden Kerr is at fullback.

The reserve front row are Mesulame Dolokoto, Timoci Sauvoli and Manasa Saulo.

Viliame Rarasea is reserve lock.

Rusiate Nasove makes his first appearance in the matchday squad alongside Joshua Vuta, Teti Tela and Jona Mataiciwa.

This is a long-awaited return for Teti Tela who is only the second player in the squad presently with Super Rugby experience. He played for the Queensland Reds.

The match kicks-off at 8.45pm tomorrow at Sunshine Coast Stadium.

In other matches, the Crusaders will meet Moana Pasifika at 6.05pm tomorrow, Western Force will face the Reds at 11pm tomorrow, the Chiefs will play the Blues at 3.35pm Saturday, the Hurricanes will meet the Highlanders at 6.05pm Saturday and the Brumbies will take on the Waratahs at 8.45pm Saturday.

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