Serukavula names strongest team yet to face Queensland Country in must-win NRC clash

Fiji Airways Fijian Drua Coach Senirusi Serukavula has named his strongest team yet to face Queensland Country in their must-win National Rugby Championship clash at Lawaqa Park tomorrow.

Fiji needs to win this match to qualify for the semifinals.

Skipper Joeli Veitayaki, Tevita Ikanivere, and Penijamini Makutu are in the front row.

 

 

 

 

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NADROGA your Fiji Day 🇫🇯 celebrations are just about to get TURNT UP. Check out the TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 for our Fiji Airways Fijian Drua ⛵ to take on Queensland Country at Lawaqa Park this Saturday. It's BIZZ-NESS time with almost an entire team of 🐎 lining up on their home turf for the first time in 2 years. We need to pack out the stadium for #OurIslandBoys.. It's a no brainer.. Its the Drua and they're ready to #SailwithPride

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The locks are Peni Naulago and Tevita Naqali with Filimoni Seru, Johnny Dyer and Eremasi Radrodro in the back row.

Peni Matawalu and Enele Malele will continue their halves combinations while Cyril Reece and Serupepeli Vularika are the centres.

Jiuta Wainiqolo moves to the right-wing and Levani Kurumudu starts on the left-wing and Apisalome Waqatabu take his place at full-back.

The Fijian Drua face Queensland Country at 2pm tomorrow.

Fiji Airways Fijian Drua squad vs Queensland Country

1. Joeli Veitayaki

2. Tevita Ikanivere

3. Penijamini Makutu

4. Tevita Naqali

5. Peni Naulago

6. Filimoni Seru

7. Johnny Dyer

8. Eremasi Radrodro

9. Peni Matawalu

10. Enele Malele

11. Levani Kurimudu

12. Seru Vularika

13. Cyril Reece

14. Jiuta Wainiqolo

15. Apisalome Waqatabu

Reserves

16. Ratunaisa Navuma

17. Timoci Sauvoli

18. Jone Koroi

19. Epeli Radaniva

20. Rusiate Nasove

21. Caleb Muntz

22. Poasa Waqanibau

23.Samisoni Viriviri