Tuidraki In At Wing
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua wing Tuidraki Samusamuvodre makes his Super Rugby Pacific debut tomorrow night at the Gold Coast as wing on the right.
Thursday 31 March 2022 | 10:10
Tuidraki Samusamuvodre makes his Super Rugby Pacific debut tomorrow against Waratahs.
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua wing Tuidraki Samusamuvodre makes his Super Rugby Pacific debut tomorrow night at the Gold Coast as wing on the right.
He joins highly rated Vinaya Habosi, who starts his seventh consecutive match at left wing.
Playmaker Samusamuvodre, 24, is a former Under-20 rep; he captained the Fiji Warriors at the World Rugby Pacific Challenge in 2019 and 2020; he also joined the Flying Fijians at the 2020 Autumn Nations Cup.
Drua head coach Mick Byrne is calling on fans and supporters to rally behind the team this week.
“We are excited to welcome our Southeast Queensland Fijian community to the CBus stadium on Friday (tomorrow) night. We are looking forward to a tough game against the Waratahs.
“After last week, we have prepared well and will bring our physicality to this week’s contest from the kick off. Toso Drua!”
The match kicks off at 6.45pm (local time) at the CBus stadium (suburb of Robina).
SWIRE SHIPPING FIJIAN DRUA LINE-UP:
- Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, 2. Mesulame Dolokoto, 3. Samuela Tawake, 4. Isoa Nasilasila, 5. Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, 6. Joseva Tamani, 7. Kitione Salawa, 8. Nemani Nagusa,9. Frank Lomani, 10. Teti Tela, 11. Vinaya Habosi, 12. Caleb Muntz, 13. Kalaveti Ravouvou, 14. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 15. Kitione Ratu.
RESERVES:
- Tevita Ikanivere, 17. Haereiti Hetet, 18. Manasa Saulo, 19. Viliame Rarasea, 20. Vilive Miramira, 21. Rusiate Nasove, 22. Peni Matawalu, 23. Napolioni Bolaca.
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