Four players with links to Fiji expected to feature in Super Rugby Pacific semi final

Four players with links to Fiji are expected to feature for their respective clubs in this weekend’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific semi final.

In the first semi final between the Blues and the Crusaders, Hoskins Sotutu is expected to start at number 8 for the Blues while Chay Fihaki will be hoping to get a run on for the Crusaders in the backline.

In the second semi final, Emoni Narawa who has been performing consistently for the Chiefs this season and is looking good for an All Blacks call-up is expected to claim his starting spot again this weekend alongside fellow Fijian Pita Gus Sowakula who is expected to start at number 8.

Wallabies Fijian backrower Rob Valetini who is the younger brother of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua flyhalf Kemueli Valetini is contemplating a start for the Brumbies in the back row against the Chiefs.

The first semi final between the Crusaders and the Blues will kick off at 7.05pm Friday in Christchurch while the second semi final between the Chiefs and the Brumbies will be at 7.05pm Saturday in Hamilton.

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