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Drua forward Canakaivata set to make his 50th appearance in Ba on Saturday

Drua forward Canakaivata set to make his 50th appearance in Ba on Saturday

By Mikaele Liga
29/04/2026

Elia Canakaivata will run on for his 50th appearance for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Ba this Saturday in his last season with the franchise.

In the front rows Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, and Mesake Doge will lead the pack upfront.

Isoa Nasilasila, Captain Temo Mayanavanua, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, and Canakaivata will be the loose forwards.

Former Wallaby Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula will mend the halves position while Ba's favourite Joji Nasova will be on the wing.

Virimi Vakatawa and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre will be at midfield at centres, while Frank Lomani will be on the blind-side wing with Isikeli Rabitu at full back.

Kavaia Tagivetaua, Elia Tuqiri and Peni Ravai will cover the front rows as impact players.

Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai will cover the loose forwards, and Philip Baselala will cover the half-back position.

Kemu Valetini and Maika Tuitubou will cover the back line.

The Drua will face the Highlanders this Saturday in Ba at 4.30pm.

In other matches this week, the Hurricanes will meet the Crusaders at 7.05pm Friday, the Waratahs will face the Force at 9.35pm,  Moana Pasifika will face the Blues at 7.05pm, while the Reds play the Brumbies at 9.35pm.

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