Drua anticipate bruising and exciting game

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua expect a pretty bruising and exciting affair when they face the Moana Pasifika this afternoon.

LINE-UP❗️ Bula vuvale. Here's our matchday 23 for the 'clash of the Pacific' with the brothers from @MoanaPasifika_ !
👉🏾 Onisi on the right wing!
👉🏾 Mesu starts at openside flanker
👉🏾 Meli as Captain
👉🏾 Nemani returns, will add impact off the bench!#TosoDrua #PacificAusSports pic.twitter.com/022BYJoiS0

— Fijian Drua (@Fijian_Drua) May 11, 2022

Coach Mick Byrne says the Drua and Moana players are mates but they get a bit of respect by how they hit each other as mates.

The Fijian Drua will face the Moana Pasifika at 4.35pm.

YOUR TEAM TO PLAY THE FIJIAN DRUA 💙🧡🌊

Read more here: https://t.co/awxfQJXDjG pic.twitter.com/jcoCBonWLT

— Moana Pasifika Rugby (@MoanaPasifika_) May 11, 2022

The Blues battle the Reds at 7.05 tonight while the Waratahs face the Hurricanes at 9.45pm.

In matches last night, the Crusaders beat the Brumbies 37-26 while the Highlanders walloped the Force 61-10.