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Drua announces squad for final pre-season match against Western Force

Drua announces squad for final pre-season match against Western Force

By Mosese Raqio
15/02/2023
[Photo: Fijian Drua]

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his lineup for their second and final trial game against Western Force.

26 players are expected to get a run in tomorrow’s trial game with live-wire hooker Tevita Ikanivere captaining the side

Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Samuela Tawake and Kaliopasi Uluilakepa will be making their first appearance for the Drua this season after the trio missed the Drua’s first trial match against the Melbourne Rebels in Nadi.

The starting 15 are Emosi Tuqiri, Tevita Ikanivere (c), Jone Tiko, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Rusiate Nasove, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Frank Lomani, Caleb Muntz, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefa Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese.

The impact players are, Mesu Dolokoto, Timoci Sauvoli, Samu Tawake, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Elia Canakaivata, Raikabula Momoedonu, Peni Matawalu, Teti Tela, Apisalome Vota and Kemu Valetini.

The match will be played in Toowong, Queensland at 9pm tomorrow.

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