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2 April, 2026, 2:43 am
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Waisea Luveniyali to start for the Maroons against Nadi

Waisea Luveniyali to start for the Maroons against Nadi

By Navitalai Naivalurua
14/08/2020
Former Fijian Warriors fly-half Waisea Luveniyali. [Image: Fiji Rugby]

Former Flying Fijian fly-half Waisea Luveniyali has been named in the starting line-up for the Lautoka team that will take on Nadi in the Skipper Cup this afternoon.

The Lautoka side has made five changes to their run-on team with Isoa Vasukilulu starting at loose-head prop and Maika Tuinasavusavu at number 8.

Luveniyali has been named to start at first five-eighth, Peniasi Vuniyayawa at inside-centre while Vatiliai Tuisabeto will start at outside-centre.

Other players that are included in the Lautoka side are Ilaisa Leca, Epeli Radaniva, Malakai Qase, Samisoni Ravudi, Peniasi Vuniyayawa, and Jon Sawailau.

Lautoka will take on Nadi at 3.30pm today at Prince Charles Park.

In other Skipper Cup matches tomorrow, Nadroga will take on Naitasiri at 3.30pm, Yasawa will face Namosi at 3pm at Nadovu Park while Lautoka and Tailevu will play Suva at 3pm at Ratu Cakobau Park.

Lautoka side against Nadi

Isoa Vasukilulu, Ilaisa Leca, Samuela Suguturaga, Agavito Sauvakarua, Sanaila Kulaiwai, Malakai Qase, Maika Tuinasavusavu, Samisoni Ravudi, Waisea Luveniyali, Inoke Tavai, Peniasi Vuniyayawa, Vatiliai Tuisabeto, Timoci Daurua, Jona Sawailau.

Reserves: Sireli Saukuru, Temesia Bolavucu, Atunaisa Uluimoala, Timoci Vuadreu, Sikeli Nasilasila, Peniasi Lolo, Sunia Talebula, Jone Qauqau.

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