Salesi Rayasi and Isaia Walker-Leawere set to face the Drua

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Salesi Rayasi and Isaia Walker-Leawere set to face the Drua

By Naveel Krishant

05/05/2022

The Hurricanes have named a powerful team to face the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua which includes two players with Fijian links in the starting line-up.

Salesi Rayasi starts on the wing while Isaia Walker-Leawere will be one of the locks.

TJ Perenara will captain the side while the starting line up also includes players such as Billy Proctor, Du’Plessis Kirifi, Tyrel Lomax, Asafo Aumua, Bailyn Sullivan and Wes Goosen.

Dane Coles and Owen Franks will be on the reserves bench.

Ardie Savea and Jordie Barrett are unavailable for selection due to All Blacks rest week.

The Drua face the Hurricanes at 3.35pm Sunday.

Hey, Colesy 😇

▪️ Colesy and Owen Franks are in!
▪️ 19-year-old Riley Higgins set for a run off the bench.
▪️ Powerful number 8, Tyler Laubscher earns his first cap.

We’re on here 😮‍💨 pic.twitter.com/rfJx6Vfxy1
— Hurricanes Rugby (@Hurricanesrugby) May 4, 2022

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