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Veitokani and Matawalu to feature for Namosi in defence of the Farebrother title

Veitokani and Matawalu to feature for Namosi in defence of the Farebrother title

By Navitalai Naivalurua
02/10/2020
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians reps Alivereti Veitokani.

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians reps Alivereti Veitokani and Peni Matawalu will be starting for the Namosi side as they will try to successfully defend their Farebrother Sullivan Trophy against Yasawa tomorrow.

Veitokani will be starting at first five-eight while Matawalu will be at halfback.

Aseri Robarobalevu, Jone Naqiri and Alivereti Rabukawaqa will add strength in the front row while Neori Racule and Eparama Luvata are at locks.

Apakuki Vuaviri and Akapusi Roqica will start in the flankers positions while captain Kelepi Naimasi will be in the number 8 jersey.

In the backline, Lepani Raiyala and Apenisa Ratukabu will be on the wing, Kalaveti Ravouvou and Onisi Ratave will team up at centre while Meli Nakarawa will start at fullback.

With three rounds left in the competition, if Namosi gets a win they will be a step closer to securing their place in the semi-finals.

Suva is currently leading with 39 points, Naitasiri is in second place with 32 points, Nadroga in third place with 30 points while Namosi is in fourth place with 29 points.

Namosi will face Yasawa in the Farebrother Sullivan Trophy Challenge and Skipper Cup match at 3pm tomorrow at the ANZ Stadium.

In the Skipper Cup, Suva will host Tailevu at 6 tonight at the ANZ Stadium, Nadi will meet Lautoka at 3pm tomorrow at Prince Charles Park and Nadroga will face Naitasiri at 3pm tomorrow at Ratu Cakobau Park.

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