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Sau to make Super Rugby debut while Derenalagi returns for the Drua

Sau to make Super Rugby debut while Derenalagi returns for the Drua

By Navitalai Naivalurua
09/03/2023
Eroni Sau and Meli Derenalagi

Eroni Sau will be making his debut in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua against defending champions, the Crusaders this weekend.

The sledgehammer played a critical role for the Drua when they won the National Rugby Championship title in 2018.

Kemu Valetini is likely to also make his debut this weekend after being named in the 23-member team, while former captain, Meli Derenalagi will start on the bench.

Other players in the starting 15 include Meli Tuni, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Koroiduadua, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada and Ilaisa Droasese.

The Drua will meet the Crusaders at 3.35pm Saturday at Churchill Park.

STARTING 15

1. Meli Tuni

2. Tevita Ikanivere (c)

3. Jone Koroiduadua

4. Isoa Nasilasila

5. Leone Rotuisolia

6. Joseva Tamani

7. Kitione Salawa

8. Elia Canakaivata

9. Frank Lomani

10. Teti Tela

11. Eroni Sau

12. Apisalome Vota

13. Iosefo Masi

14. Selestino Ravutaumada

15. Ilaisa Droasese

IMPACT

16. Mesulame Dolokoto

17. Emosi Tuqiri

18. Samuela Tawake

19. Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta

20. Meli Derenalagi

21. Peni Matawalu

22. Kemu Valetini

23. Kalaveti Ravouvou


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