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4 March, 2026, 1:43 pm
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4 March, 2026, 1:43 pm Central - 29°C Rain

Nine changes for Hurricanes clash as Habosi misses selection

Nine changes for Hurricanes clash as Habosi misses selection

By Naveel Krishant
05/05/2022
[Image: Pita's Picture]

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have made nine changes to their team for their clash against the Hurricanes with star winger Vinaya Habosi missing out on selection.

Zureil Togiatama joins Haereiti Hetet and Samuela Tawake in the front-row.

Isoa Nasilasila partners Sorovakatini Tuifagalele in the second-row.

Captain Meli Derenalagi returns to his blindside flanker position, with Kitione Salawa at openside and Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta retaining his number 8 loose forward role.

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Simione Kuruvoli and Caleb Muntz are the halves combination.

Jona Mataiciwa comes in at inside centre with Apisalome Vota outside him.

Kitione Ratu and Selestino Ravutaumada will be on the wings with Kitione Taliga at fullback.

The Drua will face the Hurricanes at 3.35pm Sunday.

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