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Army Rugby team names strong line-up for Police clash

Army Rugby team names strong line-up for Police clash
Sunwolves winger John Stewart (Photo: The Gisborne Herald).

Army has named a strong line up to take on Police in the 2016 ANZ Sukuna Bowl Rugby Challenge this evening at the ANZ Stadium.

Coach Esala Nauga has brought in more strength in the forwards with Jolame Bera being named as the captain alongside former Vodafone Fiji 7s player Isake Katonibau and Josaia Lotawa as vice captains.

The front row will include Vesi Rarawa, Isireli Ledua and Kalivati Tawake.

The locks are Manoa Tamaya and Jolame Bera, Aminiasi Nava and Paula Dranisinukala are the flankers at number six and seven while Jiuta Takubu will be at number eight.

Nemia Cavuilati will start at halfback and will combine with Mosese Tikoduadua at fly-half.

The midfield combination includes Isake Katonibau and Josaia Lotawa.

Sunwolves winger John Stewart and Sevuloni Lutu are the wings while Tikilaci Vuibau is at fullback.

Army will take on Police at 6 tonight at the ANZ Stadium and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, VITI FM on 92.2FM.

Meanwhile, Police have successfully defended the ANZ Sukuna Bowl Soccer title after they drew 2-all with Army in the last hour.

Police were the defending champions and they have retained the title after the draw.

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