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Fijian Drua excited about Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika - Coach

Fijian Drua excited about Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika - Coach

By Navitalai Naivalurua
12/05/2022
Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne speaks to his players. Photo: Fijian Drua

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne says they are excited about their Super Rugby Pacific match against Moana Pasifika this Saturday.

Byrne says they are in for a pretty bruising and exciting affair.

Byrne has made eight changes to his starting line-up, with hooker Mesulame Dolokoto starting at open-side flanker.

Other players included in the starting line-up are Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Manasa Saulo, Isoa Nasilasila, Viliame Rarasea, Meli Derenalagi, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Vinaya Habosi, Onisi Ratave and Kitione Taliga.

The Fijian Drua will meet Moana Pasifika at 4.35pm Saturday.

In other matches, the Highlanders play the Force at 7.05pm tomorrow, the Crusaders take on the Brumbies at 9.45pm tomorrow, the Blues meet the Reds at 7.05pm Saturday, the Waratahs face the Hurricanes at 9.45pm Saturday and the Rebels will take on the Chiefs at 4pm Sunday.


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