Naisarani, Koroibete and Lomani named in the Rebels 23 member team to face Highlanders

Fiji born Rebels players, Isi Naisarani, Marika Koroibete and Frank Lomani have been named in the 23 member team that will take on the Highlanders tomorrow at Dunedin.

Naisarani will play in the number 8 jersey, Koroibete on the wing while Lomani will start from the bench.

Wallaby Matt To’omua returns to the team after missing last week’s match with a groin complaint.

Also returning to the starting XV is Anaru Rangi and Angus Cottrell, as well as giant lock Gideon Koegelenberg who will be making his Super Rugby run-on debut.

Dane Haylett-Petty will captain the side while Cottrell and To’omua will assist him as Vice-captains.

Meanwhile, Jona Nareki has been named in the starting line-up for the Highlanders.

The Rebels will take on the Highlanders at 6.05pm tomorrow while the Waratahs will face the Lions at 8.15pm tomorrow.

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