Speedster Joji Nasova will finally make his debut for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua this Saturday when they take on the Hurricanes in their round three Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific game at The Fortress in Lautoka.
Coach Glen Jackson is opting for consistency in the front row as Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama and Mesake Doge make their third start of the season.
Mesake Vocevoce is back in the starting lineup, partnering vice-captain Isoa Nasilasila as co-captain Temo Mayanavanua is currently out with a knee injury.
Etonia Waqa makes his first start of the season in the second row with Motikiai Murray, while Elia Canakaivata starts at No. 8.
Skipper Frank Lomani and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula are in the halves.
Epeli Momo replaces Ponipate Loganimasi, who is out with a hip injury, on the left wing, while Nasova starts on the right wing.
Isikeli Rabitu and Tuidraki Samusamuvodre are in the midfield for the second consecutive week, while Ilaitia Droasese is at fullback.
On the bench, Jackson has gone with a 6-2 split, with Kavaia Tagivetaua, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa and Isoa Tuwai hoping to make their debut this weekend, along with backs Issak Fines-Leleiwasa and Inia Tabuavou.
The Drua play the Canes at 3.30pm Saturday at Churchill Park, Lautoka.
In other games, Moana Pasifika will meet the Force at 6.05pm Friday, the Reds will face the Highlanders at 8.35pm Friday, the Chiefs play the Crusaders at 6.05pm Saturday while the Blues face the Brumbies at 8.35pm Saturday.
