Drua names team for trial match

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have named their team for their trial match against the Melbourne Rebels tomorrow.

Jone Koroiduadua, Tevita Ikanivere and Samu Tawake make up the front row while Ratu Rotuisolia and Isoa Nasilasila are the locks.

Olympic Gold medalist Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa and captain Nemani Nagusa start as the loose forwards.

Simi Kuruvoli, Baden Kerr, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Vinaya Habosi, Kitione Ratu and Selestino Ravutaumada make up the backline.

Players such as Napolioni Bolaca, Serupepeli Vularika, Caleb Muntz and Manasa Saulo will be on the bench.

The Drua take on Melbourne Rebels at 6pm tomorrow in Melbourne.

Their first match of the Super Rugby Pacific season is against the Waratahs at 8.45pm next Friday in Sydney.