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Rawaqa makes 14 changes to Drua Women's squad for semi final clash against the Reds

Rawaqa makes 14 changes to Drua Women's squad for semi final clash against the Reds

By Mosese Raqio
02/04/2025
Source : Fijian Drua

Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has made 14 changes to his match-day squad that will take on the Reds in the Super Rugby W semi final this weekend in Brisbane.

The changes see Bitila Tawake, Anasimeci Korovata, Mereoni Nakesa, Alfreda Fisher, Alowesi Nakoci and Ema Adivitaloga returning to the starting lineup.

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Tawake, Keleni Marawa, and Korovata make up the starting front row, Nakesa and Asinate Serevi will partner up in the locks, Fisher and Salaseini Railumu will be on the flanks and captain Karalaini Naisewa will be at number 8.

Kolora Lomani will be at halfback and will form the halves pair with Salanieta Kinita, Alowesi Nakoci and Repeka Tove will be on the wings, Adivitaloga and vice-captain Vitalina Naikore will be in the centres and Luisa Tisolo will be at fullback.

The impact players include Isabella Koi, Loraini Senivutu, Tiana Robanakadavu, Nunia Daunimoala, Rusila Nagasau, Setaita Railumu, Merewairita Neivosa and Evivi Senikarivi.

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The Drua will take on the Reds at 3.05pm Sunday in the first semi final in Brisbane.

The Waratahs will take on the Western Force in the second semi final at 5.05pm Sunday in New South Wales.

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