Fijiana Drua names formidable side against Waratahs

Fijiana Drua names formidable side against Waratahs

By Navitalai Naivalurua
08/04/2023
[Photo: File photo]

The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua have named a formidable side to take on the NSW Waratahs in Round 3 of Super W.

Skipper Bitila Tawake returns at hooker and will guide the pack with Joma Rubuti and Ana Korovata in the front row.

Mereoni Nakesa, who will make her debut at locks, will pair up with Merevesi Ofakimalino. Nunia Uluikadavu will again start at flanker with Sulita Waisega, while Doreen Narokete moves to number 8. Evivi Senikarivi and Jenifer Ravutia will pair up at the halves, while Adita Milinia and Vitalina Naikore are on the wings.

Merewai Cumu and Vani Arei will control the play from the midfield, and Lavenia Tinai will start at fullback.

The Fijiana Drua will take on the Waratahs at 5.05 this afternoon.

Meawnhile, the Reds beat the Brumbies 20-10 last night.

Fijiana Drua team

1- Sera Joma Rubuti

2 - Bitila Tawake

3 – Ana Korovata

4 - Mereoni Nakesa

5 - Merevesi Ofakimalino

6 - Nunia Uluikadavu

7 - Sulita Waisega

8 - Doreen Narokete

9 - Evivi Senikarivi

10- Jeniffer Ravutia

11- Adita Milinia

12- Merewai Cumu

13- Vani Arei

14- Vitalina Naikore

15- Lavenia Tinai

Reserves

16- Litia MArama

17- Makereta Tunidau

18- Karalaini Naisewa

19- Jade Coates

20- Adi Fulori Nabura

21- Livia Naidei

22- Wainikiti Vosadrau

23- Ani Mei

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