Powerful team named for Fijian Drua’s first home match in Suva

Powerful team named for Fijian Drua’s first home match in Suva

By Semi Turaga
Thursday 28/04/2022
[Photo:Fijian Drua]

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has announced his line-up for the historic first home match at ANZ Stadium in Suva against the Highlanders.

This is the first time in six months the majority of the players are home.

Haereiti Hetet links up with Flying Fijians Mesulame Dolokoto and Manasa Saulo in the front row.

Viliame Rarasea and Ratu Rotuisolia are the locks.

The flankers are Captain Meli Derenalagi and Vilive Miramira while Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta is the number 8.

The halves pairing sees Frank Lomani at halfback and Teti Tela at flyhalf.

The powerful centre combination of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Apisalome Vota reunite for this match.

Vinaya Habosi and Selestino Ravutaumada are on the wing while Kitione Taliga is at fullback.

The Fijian Drua face the Highlanders at 4.35pm Saturday at the ANZ Stadium.

Round 11 vs Highlanders

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Matchday 23

1. Haereiti Hetet 2. Mesulame Dolokoto 3. Manasa Saulo 4. Viliame Rarasea 5. Ratu Rotuisolia 6. Meli Derenalagi (c) 7. Vilive Miramira 8. Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta 9. Frank Lomani 10. Teti Tela 11. Vinaya Habosi 12. Kalaveti Ravouvou 13. Apisalome Vota 14. Selestino Ravutaumada 15. Kitione Taliga

16. Tevita Ikanivere 17. Meli Tuni 18. Samuela Tawake 19. Isoa Nasilasila 20. Joseva Tamani 21. Simione Kuruvoli 22. Onisi Ratave 23. Kitione Ratu


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