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Fijian Drua names two teams for pre-season trial match against Melbourne Rebels

Fijian Drua names two teams for pre-season trial match against Melbourne Rebels

By Mosese Raqio
27/01/2023
[Photo: Fijian Drua]

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has announced two run-on teams for their first pre-season trial match at Prince Charles Park in Nadi at 3pm tomorrow.

The trial match against the Melbourne Rebels will be divided into four quarters, with four development players getting a chance in the run on teams.

Team 1 consists of Emosi Tuqiri, Zurial Togiatama, Jone Tiko, Isoa Nasilasila, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Raikabula Momoedonu, Motikai Murray (development player),Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Vinaya Habosi, Michael Naitokani, Apisalome Vota, Taniela Rakuro (development player) and Ilaisa Droasese

Team 2 consists of Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Koroiduadua, Sailosi Vakalokalo (development player), Chris Minimbi, Rusiate Nasove, Kitione Salawa, Joseva Tamani, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada and Kitione Taliga.

The reserves for the trial are Timoci Sauvoli, Mesulame Dolokoto, Joji Kunavula (development player), Philip Baselala, Kemu Valetini and Kalione Nasoko.

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