Vakatawa named at inside centre for Fijian Drua against Chiefs this afternoon

Former French international player Virimi Vakatawa has been named at inside centre in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side as they prepare to face the Chiefs this afternoon in their pre-season match.

Coach Glen Jackson has named two full line-ups of 15 players: one to feature in the first half and another for the second half.

First Half Line-up (Team A): Haereiti Hetet at loosehead prop, Zuriel Togiatama and Penaia Cakobau hooker, Samuela Tawake at tighthead prop, locks will be Temo Mayanavanua and Vilive Miramira, at  blind side flanker will be Mesake Vocevoce, Motikiai Murray at openside flanker, and Kitione Salawa at number 8.

Halves will be Issak Fines-Leleiwasa and Simi Kuruvoli, Kemu Valetini at fly-half, Epeli Momo will be at number 11, Virimi Vakatawa number 12, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre at outside centre, Aisea Nawai and Maika Tuitubou at right wing, and Ilaisa Droasese at fullback.

Second Half Line-up (Team B):

Front row: Peni Ravai and Emosi Tuqiri (loosehead prop), Sairusi Ravudi (hooker), Mesake Doge and Harold Rounds (tighthead prop)

Locks: Isoa Nasilasila (number 4), Angelo Smith (number 5)

Loose forwards: Joseva Tamani (blindside flanker), Isoa Tuwai (openside flanker), Elia Canakaivata (number 8)

Halves: Frank Lomani and Philip Baselala (scrum-half), Isaiah Armstrong Ravula (fly-half)

Backline: Joji Nasova (left wing), Inia Tabuavou (inside centre), Manasa Mataele and Iosefo Namoce (outside centre), Taniela Rakuro (right wing), Isikeli Rabitu (fullback)

The Fijian Drua will take on the Chiefs this afternoon at 2.