Fijiana Drua assembles 31 players for Super W competition

Fijiana Drua assembles 31 players for Super W competition

By Navitalai Naivalurua
Friday 17/03/2023
[Photo: Getty Image]

Nine players from the Super W-winning Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua have retained their spot as they prepare to kick off the 2023 season against Brumbies next Saturday.

Karalaini Naisewa, Joma Rubuti, Mereoni Vonosere, Bitila Tawake, Jade Coates, Doreen Narokete, Merevesi Ofakimalino, Vani Arei and Vitalina Naikore were part of the squad which went unbeaten in their inaugural season.

Out of the nine players, six players, including Siteri Rasolea, Asinate Serevi and Sulita Waisega, were also part of the Fijiana 15s to the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand last year.

Head Coach Inoke Male says their guidance and experience are a boost to the side, especially to the new players who will get their first taste of the international game next Saturday.

He says they have been in camp for the past three weeks and these girls have lifted the standard of performance to another level which has helped the younger players to give their best during training.

Male adds that come next week against Brumbies, they will need to sharpen up the structures of the game, play the game they are known for and stick to their game plan.

The Fijiana Drua takes on Brumbies at 1.35 pm next Saturday at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.

Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Squad:

Karalaini Naisewa

Siteri Rasolea

Joma Rubuti

Ana Korovata

Mereoni Vonosere

Bitila Tawake

Litia Marama

Makereta Tunidau

Jade Coates

Doreen Narokete

Asinate Serevi

Merevesi Ofakimalino

Nunia Uluikadavu

Sulita Waisega

Susana Railumu

Mereoni Nakesa

Merewai Cumu

Setaita Railumu

Evivi Senikarivi

Jennifer Ravutia

Ani Mei

Vani Arei

Lavenia Tinai

Vitalina Naikore

Taraivini Raba

Wainikiti Vosadrau

Unaisi Tagabale

Sera Bolatini

Adita Miliana

Alycia Namosimalua

Laisani Moceisawana

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