Tawake Leads Fijiana In Super W Debut

Fijiana Drua No.8 Bitila Tawake will lead the side in their historic Super W debut against Melbourne Rebels tomorrow.

Flankers Sereima Leweniqila and Ema Adivitaloga complete the back-row as they look to back up their 34-20 trial win over the Queensland Reds.

Drua vice-captain Merewalesi Rokouono has been named at first five eight, with Rusila Tamoi set to line-up at halfback.

The match kicks off at 5.30pm at the Endeavour Hills Rugby Club ground.

FIJIANA DRUA

(1-15): Vika Matarugu, Jiowana Sauto, Karalaini Naiswera, Doreen Narokete, Jade Coates, Sereima Leweniqila, Ema Adivitaloga, Bitila Tawake (c), Rusila Tamoi, Merewalesi Rokouono, Vitalina Naikore, Mela Matanatabu, Litiana Lawedrau, Kolora Lomani, Roela Radiniyavuni.

Reserves: Mereoni Namositava, Keleni Marawa, Joma Rubuti, Torika Vakalala, Teresia Tinanivalu, Rejieli Uluinayau, Timaima Ravisa, Temalesi Sigarara.

MELBOURNE REBELS

(1-15): Janita Kareta, Ashley Marsters, Anome Mafaufau, Nawel Remini, Norma Fuaiva’a, Michaela Maunsell, Mel Kawa (c), Willow Rowland, Georgia Cormick, Jade Te Aute, Kirsty Matapa, Meretiana Robinson, Hope Schuster, Amy Williams, Annie Buntine.

Reserves: Emily Harvey, Seiloga Taisi, Eirenei Nanai, Katie Bugden, Tangata Tupou, Jessica Campbell, Allyssa Lolesio Pua, Sarah Hogan.

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