Waqatabu named to start for Drua against Vikings in NRC semis

Waqatabu named to start for Drua against Vikings in NRC semis

By Apenisa Waqairadovu
Friday 19/10/2018
Apisalome Waqatabu

Apisalome Waqatabu has been named in the starting lineup for the Fiji Airways Drua in their National Rugby Championship semifinal against the Canberra Vikings tomorrow.

Waqatabu has been in brilliant form throughout the season and is the current top points scorer and has also scored 7 tries for the Drua this season.

He was been named in the reserve last weekend and will work alongside players like Lepani Kurumudu, Captain Mosese Voka and Alivereti Veitokani to try to secure a home final.

In the starting line-up for the Drua are Joeli Veitayaki, Mesulame Dolokoto, Peni Makutu, Peni Naulago, Albert Tuisue, Jone Navori,  Eremasi Radrodro, Frank Lomani, Aporosa Tabulawaki, Cyril Reece, Apisalome Vota, and Apisalome Waqatabu.

In the reserves are Ratunaisa Navuma, Eroni Mawi, Luke Tagi, Tevita Naqali, Johnny Dyer, Peni Matawalu, Enele Malele and Lepani Raiyala.

If the Drua win their semifinal game they will be hosting the NRC final.

The Drua will host the Canberra Vikings in their semifinal at Churchill Park at 4pm tomorrow and you can catch the live commentary of the match on our sister station Viti FM on 92.2 FM.

In the second semifinal, Western Force will take on Queensland Country at 5pm Sunday.

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