Doge to lead Drua as Valetini starts at flyhalf and Karawalevu gets the nod at centre

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson has made some interesting changes to his match day 23 squad to take on the Reds this week as he has named veteran prop Mesake Doge to captain the side with super boot Kemueli Valetini starting at flyhalf and Vuate Karawalevu getting the nod at outside centre.

Jackson has also opted for more forwards on the bench with a 6-2 split.

Peni Ravai, Zuriel Togiatama and Doge will start in the front row, Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila will pair up in the locks, Etonia Waqa and Isoa Tuwai will be on the flanks and Kitione Salawa will be at number 8.

Simione Kuruvoli will start at halfback and will form the halves pair with Valetini, Taniela Rakuro and Selestino Ravutaumada will be on the wings, Inia Tabuavou and Karawalevu will partner up at centres, and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will be at fullback.

In the reserves, Tevita Ikanivere, Haereiti Hetet, Samuela Tawake, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, and Elia Canakaivata will cover the forwards while Philip Baselala and Isikeli Rabitu will cover the backs.

The Drua will host the Reds at 2.05pm this Saturday at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

In other matches this week, the Blues will host the Force at 7.05pm Friday, the Hurricanes will take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm Saturday, the Brumbies will take on the Waratahs at 9.35pm Saturday, and the Highlanders will take on Moana Pasifika at 3.35pm Sunday.