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John Stewart to lead experienced Suva side against Nadroga

John Stewart to lead experienced Suva side against Nadroga

By Semi Turaga
24/07/2020
Former Fiji 7s player John Stewart

Former Fiji 7s player John Stewart who has been listed to start at inside centre will captain Suva in their Skipper Cup and Farebrother Challenge match against Nadroga tomorrow.

The side is filled with experienced players.

Fijian Drua and Fijian Latui player Enele Malele will start at fullback.

Apisalome Vota who also played for Fijian Latui last season will start at outside centre for Suva.

The two wingers are Levani Kurumudu and Petero Misaele.

Elia Canakaivata and Vasikali Mudu are the flankers.

Filimoni Seru is at Number 8.

The two locks are James Brown and Sorovakatini Tuifagalele.

The Skipper Cup match and Farebrother Challenge between Suva and Nadroga will be held at 3pm at Lawaqa Park tomorrow.

In other matches tomorrow, Nadi will also take on Yasawa at 3pm at Churchill Park, Naitasiri will face Lautoka at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park while Namosi will face Tailevu at 3pm at Thompson Park.


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Suva team to face Nadroga

1. Loose Head - Livai Natave

2. Hooker - Isireli Ledua

3. Tight Head - Vesi Rarawa

4. Lock - Sorovakatini Tuifagalele

5. Lock - James Brown

6. Blindside flanker - Elia Canakaivata

7. Openside flanker - Vasikali Mudu

8. Number 8 - Filimoni Seru

9. Scrumhalf - Leone Nawai

10. Fly Half - Jone Manu

11. Wing - Levani Kurumudu

12. Inside centre - John Stewart (Captain)

13. Outside centre - Apisalome Vota

14. Wing - Petero Misaele

15. Fullback - Enele Malele

16. Hooker - Tevita Ikanivere

17. Tighthead prop - Apisai Vatubuli

18. Loosehead prop - Meli Tuni

19. Lock - Peni Tuiteci

20. Loose forward - Taniela Sadrugu

21. Back - Joseva Vesikara

22. Midfield back - Ratu Meli Kurisaru

23. Outside back - Setareki Raoba

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