Tuifagalele, Togiatama’s Moment Looms

Rugged Suva rugby lock, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, gets his big break at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia, tomorrow night.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne named him in his Match 23 squad, and is most likely to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut.

Also joining him on the reserve bench for the first time, is livewire hooker Zurial Togiatama.

The 23-year-old played for Counties Manukau in the New Zealand National Provincial Championship before being se­lected into the Chiefs development squad.

Flying Fijians hooker Mesulame Dolokoto get his first start.

Byrne has opted for Peni Matawalu to start at halfback and continue on that winning combi­nation with Teti Tela, who dons the No.10 jumper.

The experienced Frank Lomani will come in as an impact player.

“We are looking forward to a great challenge against last year’s Australian champions the Reds,” Byrne said.

“We have had a good week prepar­ing ourselves for what we expect to be another physical game.”

Blindside flanker Meli Derenalagi is to lead the Drua side again as captain Nemani Nagusa is rested due to a niggling knee injury.

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