Warriors draft France based Ropate Ratu

Air Pacific Fiji Warriors coach Inoke Male has drafted France based Ropate Ratu in his side to face the unbeaten Tautahi Gold this afternoon.

Ratu last played for Fiji during the PNC last season before moving to France and can play either on the wing of inside backs.

He will be on the reserve bench today as a replacement for Koki Vuicuvu who is out with a knee injury.

Vuicuvu position in the starting line-up will be occupied by Nadroga centre Mesulame Soga.

The Fiji Warriors will need to beat the Tautahi Gold this afternoon to stay in contention of a semi-final spot in the PRC.

In other game this afternoon at 2pm the Fiji Barbarians will take on the Upolu Samoa.

The Barbarians have made 8 changes to the side that lost to the Tautahi Gold last week and they have also included Flying Fijian open side flanker Samu Bola in their line-up.

The Barbarians and Upolu Samoa game will start at 2pm and at 5pm the Fiji Warriors will take on Tautahi Gold and you can catch a live commentary on our sister station Viti FM.