20 December, 2025, 4:05 pm Central - 27°C Rain

Muntz back as Drua look for first away win in 2 years

Muntz back as Drua look for first away win in 2 years

By Alipate Narawa
19/03/2025

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua flyhalf Caleb Muntz is back in the starting lineup ready for their round 6 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific game against the Force.

Props Livai Natave and Meli Tuni have also made the cut as the side hunts for its first away win in the past two seasons.

Natave starts at loose-head with Tuni at tight-head and captain Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.

In the middle row, Mesake Vocevoce partners with Isoa Nasilasila while Etonia Waqa starts at blindside flanker with Elia Canakaivata at openside and Ratu Meli Derenalagi at number 8.

Simione Kuruvoli partners with Muntz in the halves.

Taniela Rakuro starts on the left wing with Ponipate Loganimasi shifting to the right.

Tuidraki Samusamuvodre retains his place at inside centre and Iosefo Masi outside him with Ilaisa Droasese at fullback.

Coach Glen Jackson has named a strong bench with Mesulame Dolokoto, Haereiti Hetet, Mesake Doge, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa, Peni Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula and Vuate Karawalevu.

The Drua will take on the Force at 6.05pm on Sunday at HBF Park in Perth.

In other matches this week, Moana Pasifika will take on the Chiefs at 6.05pm Friday, the Highlanders will play the Reds at 3.35pm Saturday, the Blues will host the Crusaders at 6.05pm Saturday and the Waratahs will play the Brumbies at 8.35pm Saturday.

Meanwhile, the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women will take on the Western Force at 8.50pm on Sunday.

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