The Canberra Vikings have named a strong team to face the Fiji Airways Drua this weekend.
It includes Rob Valetini who has links to Fiji.
Some other players in the team are Vunipola Fifita, Josh Mann‑Rea, Chance Peni and Jordan Jackson‑Hope.
Both teams have won four matches and lost one in the NRC this year.
The Drua is first with 19 points while the Vikings is third with 17 points.
Fiji will be hoping for better fortunes than last year against the Vikings.
In their match last year, the Vikings had beaten the Drua 66 5 in Canberra which was the Drua’s biggest defeat last year.
They will also be aiming to continue their unbeaten run at home in this year’s competition.
The Fiji Airways Drua play Canberra Vikings at 3pm in Churchill Park today and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Viti FM 92.2FM.
Vikings to face Drua
1. Vunipola Fifita
2. Josh Mann‑Rea
3. Tom Ross
4. BJ Edwards
5. Darcy Swain
6. Rob Valetini
7. Brodie Leber
8. Ben Hyne (C)
9. Joe Powell
10. Wharenui Hawera
11. Chance Peni
12. Jordan Jackson‑Hope
13. Len Ikitau
14. Lausii Taliauli
15. Andy Muirhead
Reserves
16. Connal Mcinerney
17. George Francis
18. Max Bode
19. Blake Enever
20. Mitch Tye
21. Ryan Lonergan
22. Irae Simone
23. Mack Hansen
[Source: rugby.com.au]
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