McDonald's Fiji Drua Women prop Karalaini Naisewa will reach a major milestone this weekend when the side hosts the Queensland Reds in the Super W semi-finals, making her 30th appearance for the club.
The versatile prop has been part of Fiji's women's rugby programme since 2018, representing the Fijiana side at the 2018 Oceania Championship.
She also played for Malolo in the Marama Cup that same year and was appointed the team's captain in 2024.
Naisewa will line up alongside her elder sister, Keleni Marawa, and Tiana Robanakadavu in the front row.
Mereoni Nakesa will partner Carletta Yee in the second row, while Nunia Daunimoala and Salaseini Railumu will start at flanker, with Sulita Waisega at number eight.
Captain Kolora Lomani will combine with Varanisese Qoro in the halves, while Aqela Raitubu and Atelaite Buna will start on the wings.
Josivini Naihamu and Merewairita Neivosa will pair up in the centres, while Litiana Vueti starts at fullback.
The forward reserves are Bitila Tawake, Zipporah Sorokacika, Keri Lawavou, Alfreda Fisher, and Karavaki Lutumaibau, while Evivi Senikarivi, Ivamere Rokowati, and Verenaisi Ditavutu provide backline cover.
The Fiji Drua Women will take on the Queensland Reds at 1pm on Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
The second semi-final will see the Western Force face the NSW Waratahs at 6.05pm.
