Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson has made 10 changes to the 23-member squad that will take on the Waratahs in round 3 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.
Jackson has retained both his centre combination of Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Inia Tabuavou from last week, while Etonia Waqa returns to the matchday 23.
Haereiti Hetet, Samuela Tawake and captain Tevita Ikanivere will start in the front row.
Isoa Nasilasila will partner with Leone Rotuisolia at lock. Joseva Tamani starts at blindside flanker, with Motikiai Murray retaining his place at openside.
Meli Derenalagi starts at number 8.
Simione Kuruvoli will combine with Caleb Muntz at the halves, while Vuate Karawalevu and Ponipate Loganimasi will start on the wing.
After an impressive debut last week, Iniai Tabuavou retains his spot at inside centre alongside the versatile Tuidraki Samusamuvodre at outside centre.
Ilaisa Droasese starts at fullback.
The Drua will face the Waratahs at 8.35pm Friday.
In other matches, the Highlanders will take on Moana Pasifika at 6.05pm Friday, the Chiefs will play the Brumbies at 3.35pm Saturday, the Hurricanes will meet the Blues at 6.05pm Saturday, and the Force will take on the Reds at 8.35pm Saturday.
Team Lineup
Starters 1. Haereiti Hetet 2. Tevita Ikanivere (c) 3. Samuela Tawake 4. Isoa Nasilasila 5. Leone Rotuisolia 6. Joseva Tamani 7. Motikiai Murray 8. Meli Derenalagi 9. Simione Kuruvoli 10. Caleb Muntz 11. Vuate Karawalevu 12. Inia Tabuavou 13. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre 14. Ponipate Loganimasi 15. Ilaisa Droasese
Impact
16. Mesulame Dolokoto 17. Livai Natave 18. Mesake Doge 19. Etonia Waqa 20. Kitione Salawa 21. Peni Matawalu 22. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula 23. Kemu Valetini
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