Drua, Skipper Select XV set for Battle

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has named a strong squad to face the Skipper Select XV in today’s Battle of Fiji at Churchill Park, Lautoka. 

Leading international referee Paul Williams will officiate today’s match. The much-anticipated match for the Sun Bell Trophy, which already has fans buzzing, will get even more attention with Williams coming in from New Zealand to take control. 

Williams regularly officiates international Test matches and Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific fixtures. He most recently refereed the Flying Fijians’ Test against England at Twickenham in November last year. 

This is the Drua’s final pre-season match before the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition kicks-off next Saturday. 

Today’s match kicks-off at 4pm. 

LINE-UPS 

Drua: 

1. Emosi Tuqiri, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge, 4. Temo Mayanavanua (co-captain), 5. Isoa Nasilasila, 6. Joseva Tamani, 7. Kitione Salawa, 8. Elia Canakaivata, 9. Issak Fines-Leleiwasa, 10. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, 11. Epeli Momo, 12. Virimi Vakatawa, 13. Inia Tabuavou, 14. Jioji Nasova, 15. Ilaisa Droasese. 

Interchange: 16. Haereiti Hetet, 17. Penaia Cakobau, 18. Peni Ravai, 19. Vilive Miramira, 20. Mesake Vocevoce, 21. Etonia Waqa, 22. Isoa Tuwai, 23. Motikiai Murray, 24. Philip Baselala, 25. Simione Kuruvoli, 26. Frank Lomani (co-captain), 27. Kemu Valetini, 28. Isikeli Rabitu, 29. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 30. Isikeli Basiyalo, 31. Ponipate Loganimasi, 32. Harold Rounds (Dev), 33. Sairusi Ravudi (Dev). 

Skipper Select (First half): 

1. Aisake Atani, 2. Seremaia Komailevuka, 3. Inoke Ravuiwasa, 4. Michael Ferei, 5. Nadidi Taginaselala, 6. Sakiusa Vosayaco (captain), 7. Kaveni Seru, 8. Aminiasi Naituyaga, 9. Napolioni Batimala, 10. Etonia Rokotuisawa, 11. Ilaisa Bete, 12. Sevuloni Lutu, 13. Sakaraia Soqonakalou, 14. Onisimo Nawalu, 15. Tevita Ledua. 

Skipper Select (Second half): 

1. Joseva Nasaroa, 2. Joeli Nainoca, 3. Asivorosi Tora, 4. Marika Natau, 5. Avisa Anaqali, 6. Maikeli Matanihiga, 7. Isaia Rugu, 8. Ravuama Tuimacou, 9. Simeli Karacia, 10. Anare Tabakaucoro, 11. Meli Buinimasi, 12. Joseva Tamata, 13. Esala Nalobo 14. Tomasi Tawake, 15. Aporosa Derenalagi.