FMF Suva names star-studded side for Skipper Cup final clash against Nadi

FMF Suva names star-studded side for Skipper Cup final clash against Nadi

By Mosese Raqio
Thursday 12/10/2023
Photo: Suva Rugby Union

FMF Suva rugby head coach Solomone Nute has named a star-studded side for their 2023 Skipper Cup grand final clash with defending champions Jacks Nadi tomorrow at the HFC Bank Stadium.

With the mission of winning back the title that they last held back in 2020, the Capital city side has included some old warhorses and some exciting new and upcoming young players in the match day squad.

Some notable names in the squad are captain James Brown, Terio Tamani, Livai Ikanikoda, Enele Malele, Lino Vasuinadi, Keponi Paul and Inia Tawalo.

Suva will want to defend their home turf infront of their home fans.

Suva will take on Nadi at 7pm tomorrow.

The under 20s final between Suva and Naitasiri will kick off at 5pm.

Suva Starting XV:

John Muller,

Lino Vasuinadi,

Josefa Nasaroa,

Sitiveni Kurivitu,

Apolosi Tora,

Isoa Tuwai,

Mosese Naiova,

James Brown ©,

Teri Tamani,

Enele Malele (VC),

Keponi Paul,

Watisoni Svutia,

Epeli Misiamate,

Paul Dolokoto and Inia Tawalo.

Replacement:

Isireli Narawa, Uraia Merekula, Vilikesa Nairau, Peni Tuiteci, Ioane Ligatabu, Livai Ikanikoda, Sakiusa Siqila and Iosefo Namoce.

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