Seruvakula Makes Changes In Line-Up

In a surprise move Fijiana Drua head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has moved captain Bitilia Tawake from No.8 to prop in tomorrow’s Su­per W clash against the Queensland Reds at the Suncorp Stadium, Bris­bane.

Friday 11 March 2022 | 01:00

Senirusi Seruvakula.

Senirusi Seruvakula.

In a surprise move Fijiana Drua head coach Senirusi Seruvakula has moved captain Bitilia Tawake from No.8 to prop in tomorrow’s Su­per W clash against the Queensland Reds at the Suncorp Stadium, Bris­bane.

Japan-based prop Jiowana Sauto has been moved to flanker while Sereima Leweniqila replaces Tawake at the back of the scrum.

In the backline, Vani Arei comes into the centres to partner Raijieli Laqeretabua, with Vitalina Naikore and Kolora Lomani swapping wings. Laqeretabua, who is based in London joined the Fijiana Drua squad early this week.

The match kicks off at 6.15pm.

FIJIANA: 1. Bitila Tawake (c), 2. Vika Matarugu, 3. Joma Rubuti, 4. Jade Coates, 5. Doreen Narokete, 6. Jiowana Sauto, 7. Ema Adivitaloga, 8. Sereima Leweniqila, 9. Rejieli Uluinayau, 10. Merewalesi Rokouono, 11. Kolora Lomani, 12. Vani Arei, 13. Raijieli Laqeretabua, 14. Vitalina Naikore, 15. Roela Radiniyavuni

RESERVES: 16. Keleni Marawa, 17. Ro Silo Togotogorua, 18. Mereoni Naosi­tava, 19. Akosita Ravato, 20. Karalaini Naisewa, 21. Rusila Tamoi, 22. Timai­ma Ravisa, 23. Leonie Burnes

REDS: 1. Alapeta Ngauamo, 2. Tasmin Sheppard, 3. Liz Patu, 4. Aleena Green­halgh, 5. Annabelle Codey, 6. Kiri Ling­man, 7. Shannon Parry (c), 8. Sophie Holyman, 9. Sarah Lewis, 10. Renae Nona, 11. Ivania Wong, 12. Malaela Su’a, 13. Cecilia Smith, 14. Melanie Wilks, 15. Ellie Draper

RESERVES: 16. Grace Qaranivalu, 17. Madi Schuck, 18. Evelyn Horomia, 19. Hana Lane, 20. Oke Manihera, 21. Imo­gen Hei, 22. Nicola Emsley, 23. Caity Costello.

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