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Possible Debut For Baselala

Fiji Under-20 and youngest Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Philip Baselala can be making his debut against the Rebels in the Shop N Save Super Rugby match at the HFC Bank Stadium today.
01 Apr 2023 15:27
Possible Debut For Baselala
Livai Natave and Philip Baselala. Photo: FRU Media

Fiji Under-20 and youngest Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Philip Baselala can be making his debut against the Rebels in the Shop N Save Super Rugby match at the HFC Bank Stadium today.

Baselela, 19 is at Number 21 while Perni Matawalu has shifted to half back replacing Frank Lomani.

Baselala had signed a full-time contract with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in January this year alongside Flying Fijians prop Livai Natave.

The duo was awarded the contracts and are being drafted into the main Drua squad.

Both Baselala and Natave were part of Drua’s development squad and were promoted to bolster the halfback and the front row.

The Drua side today against Rebels:

Loosehead prop Emori Tuqiri, Hooker Tevita Ikanivere, Tighthead prop Jine Tiko, Left lock Isoa Nasilasila, Right lock Te ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Left flankerVilive Miramira, Right flanker Kitione Salwa, Number 8 Meli Derenalagi, Halfback Peni Matawalu, Flyhalf Teti Tela, Left Wing Eroni Sau, Inisde centre Kalaveti Ravouvou, Outside Centre Iosefo Masi, Right wing Selestino Ravutaumada, Fullback Ilaisa Droasese. Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Joseva Tamani, Elia Canakaivata, Philip Baselala, Micheal Naitokani and Taniela Rakuro.



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