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Matarugu returns to start at hooker against the Waratahs

Matarugu returns to start at hooker against the Waratahs

By Navitalai Naivalurua
20/03/2024

The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s side has named a formidable team that will take on the NSW Waratahs in round 2 of the Super Rugby Women’s competition in Lautoka this weekend.

Head Coach Mosese Rauluni has retained most of the match day 23, who beat the Queensland Reds last Sunday.

Powerhouse prop Anasimeci Korovata will team up with Vika Matarugu and Mereoni Vonosere in the tight three, while Mereoni Nakesa and Jade Coates will start at lock.

The back row will remain the same this week, with Teresia Tinanivalu starting at blindside flanker, Sulita Waisega at openside, and captain Karalaini Naisewa will start at number 8.

Evivi Senikarivi will partner with Merewalesi Rokouono in the halves, and Adita Milinia and Merewairiti Neivosa will provide the firepower on the left and right wing.

Vice-captain Vani Arei will team up with Merewai Cumu at midfield while Luisa Tisolo is at fullback.

The Drua women’s team will take on the NSW Waratahs at 3.35pm Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

First 15

1. Anaseimeci Korovata, 2. Vika Matarugu, 3. Mereoni Vonosere, 4. Mereoni Nakesa, 5. Jade Coates, 6. Teresia Tinanivalu, 7. Sulita Waisega, 8. Karalaini Naisewa (c), 9. Evivi Senikarivi, 10. Merewalesi Rokouono, 11. Adita Milinia, 12. Merewai Cumu, 13. Vani Arei, 14. Merewairita Neivosa, 15. Luisa Tisolo

Impact 16. Keleni Marawa, 17. Loraini Senivutu, 18. Tiana Robanakadavu, 19. Aviame Veidreyaki, 20. Nunia Daunimoala, 21. Setaita Railumu, 22. Jeniffer Ravutia, 23.Atelaite Ralivanawa

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