3 players with Fijian links to feature in the Highlanders-Hurricanes clash

By Shanil Singh

25/03/2021

Salesi Rayasi, Isaia Walker-Leawere and Jona Nareki. [Image: Superrugby.com]

Three players with links to Fiji will take the field as the Highlanders take on the Hurricanes in Super Rugby Aotearoa tomorrow.

Salesi Rayasi and Isaia Walker-Leawere will start for the Hurricanes while Jona Nareki will once again start on the wing for the Highlanders.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles will also be making his return for the Hurricanes after being named in the run-on side.

The game will also mark Aaron Smith’s 154th appearance for the Highlanders, making him the clubs most capped player ever.

The Highlanders take on the Hurricanes at 6.05pm tomorrow while the Blues play the Chiefs at 6.05pm Saturday.

[Source: TVNZ]

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