Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula starts at fly-half for final pre-season match with Rebels

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua rookie Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will make his first start at flyhalf as coach Mick Byrne has named a strong lineup for their final pre-season match against the Melbourne Rebels tomorrow.

Ravula will form the halves combination with experienced halfback Frank Lomani who will start at number 9.

Byrne has named 9 Fiji Water Flying Fijians reps in the starting lineup.

Rookie winger Waqa Nalaga is also expected to make his first run out for the Drua after being named on the bench.

The Drua squad to play the Rebels are:

Emosi Tuqiri, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Mesake Vocevoce, Etonia Waqa, Elia Canakaivata, Meli Derenalagi, Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Selestino Ravutaumada, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Epeli Momo and Ilaisa Droasese.

Impact players:

Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Samuela Tawake, Vilive Miramira, Motikiai Murray, Simione Kuruvoli, Kemueli Valetini, Peni Matawalu, Waqa Nalaga, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Isikeli Rabitu, Zuriel Togiatama and Jone Koroiduadua.

The Drua will take on the Rebels at 5.30pm tomorrow in Melbourne.

They will take on the Blues at 3.35pm next Saturday in Auckland in their first Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match.