Fijian Drua gets inspiration from former Wallabies and Flying Fijian Tabua ahead of NRC match

The Fiji Airways Fijian Drua got some inspiration from former Wallabies and Flying Fijian Ilivasi Tabua last night ahead of their opening National Rugby Championship match against Brisbane City this afternoon.

The former Flying Fijians Coach presented the players with their jerseys.

An experienced Fijian Drua team will take on Brisbane City.

 

 

 

 

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GAME DAY in Brisbane for our Fiji Airways Fijian Drua. Last night the boys had their jerseys presented by former Flying Fijian, Wallaby and Fiji RWC Coach Ilivasi Tabu. What an awesome way to kick off the season. Wishing #OurIslandBoys all the best 🏉Fiji Airways Fijian Drua v Brisbane City 🏟️ GPS Grounds, Brisbane 🕔 5.00pm AEST / 7.00pm FJT. #SailwithPride

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In the front row is Joeli Veitayaki, Tevita Ikanivere and Mosese Ducivaki.

The locks are Tevita Naqali and Necani Nawaqadau while Eremasi Radrodro and Jone Navori are the flankers.

📣 |SQUAD ANNOUNCEMENT|
Here are the Fiji Airways Fijian Drua squad for the 2019 NRC.
Catch our #IslandBoys live in action next week 9/07/19 in their first home game match against Western Force at ANZ Stadium, Suva. #SailwithPride 🇫🇯 pic.twitter.com/afLdthDyyI

— Fiji Rugby Union (@fijirugby) August 27, 2019

John Dyer is at number eight.

Serupepeli Vularika is the halfback while Peceli Nacebe starts at flyhalf.

Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a midfield combination of Cyril Reece and Ifereimi Tovilevu.

The wings are Aporosa Tabulawaki and Levani Kurumudu while Samisoni Viriviri is at fullback.

The Fijian Drua play Brisbane City at 5 o’clock this afternoon.

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