Debutant Baselala And Rakuro Impress Coach Byrne
“Philip showed why he was picked to be part of the Drua, he is a great player who is finding his way in training,” head coach Mick Byrne said.
03 Apr 2023 16:40
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua winger Eroni Sau (with ball) confronts Rebels captain Brad Wilkin (right) with Philip Baselala in support during their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash at the HFC Bank Stadium, Suva, on April 1, 2023. Photo: Leon Lord
While Philip Baselala, 18 made his debut at the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific against the Melbourne Rebels on Saturday, development player Taniela Rakuro also made another impressive outing.
Baselala rose to the occasion after Frank Lomani was pulled out of the 23-man list hours before the match kicked off.
Peni Matawalu was the run on halfback with Baselala coming in the earlier part of the second half for his first outing.
“Philip showed why he was picked to be part of the Drua, he is a great player who is finding his way in training,” head coach Mick Byrne said.
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