Jackson rings changes for Drua’s round 2 clash

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has made key changes to the matchday 23 for Round 2 of the 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against the NSW Waratahs tomorrow.

In the starting 15, prop Haereiti Hetet (1) retains his place at loose­head prop, with veteran Mesake Doge (3) at tighthead prop and Zuriel Togiatama (2) at hooker.

In the middle row, Isoa Nasilasila (4) partners co-captain Temo Ma­yanavanua (5). A change in start­ing loosies this week sees Joseva Tamani (6) earn a start at blindside with young Motikiai Murray

(7) at openside. Blockbusting Elia Canakaivata (8) retains his place at number 8.

There's also a change in halves starting this match with, co-cap­tain Frank Lomani (9) at halfback

partnering Isaiah Armstrong-Ra­vula (10) who is at flyhalf.

Taniela Rakuro (11) will start on the left wing this week with Poni­pate Loganimasi (14) moving to the right. Isikeli Rabitu (12) starts at inside centre with Tuidraki Sa­musamuvodre (13) outside him. Ilaisa Droasese (15) completes the starting line-up at fullback.

For impact this week, Kavaia Tagivetaua (16) is backup hooker, Peni Ravai (17) at loosehead, with Samuela Tawake (18) covering the tighthead prop position.

Lanky second rower Mesake Vo­cevoce (19) will cover for the locks and Kitione Salawa (20) backs up the loose forward trio. Issak Fines­Lelei wasa (21) will cover the halves with Inia Tabuavou (22) covering the centres. Manasa Mataele (23) completes matchday squad cover­ing the back three.

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