Powerful Fijian Drua team named to take on the Blues
Sau, Masi, Lomani, Ravutaumada, Miramira and Ravouvou back

Powerful Fijian Drua team named to take on the Blues

Sau, Masi, Lomani, Ravutaumada, Miramira and Ravouvou back

By Vijay Narayan
Thursday 27/04/2023
Kalaveti Ravouvou. Photo: Fijian Drua

Eroni Sau, Iosefo Masi, Frank Lomani, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Selestino Ravutaumada, Kitione Salawa and Vilive Miramira are all returning to the starting 15 for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua as they get ready to take on the Auckland Blues in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific culture round on Saturday.

The front row from last week remains with Haereiti Hetet at loosehead prop, Samuela Tawake at tighthead, and captain Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.

Isoa Nasilasila will start again this week to partner with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta in the second row.

Miramira is on the blindside and will partner with Salawa who is back in the number 7 jumper.

Elia Canakaivata shifts to number 8.

In the backline, Flying Fijians star Frank Lomani slots back in at halfback with Teti Tela at flyhalf.

Eroni Sau will man the left wing alongside Selestino Ravutaumada on the right wing.

The centre combination of Kalaveti Ravouvou and Iosefo Masi return to face the Blues.

Ilaisa Droasese completes the backline at fullback.

The impact players are Mesulame Dolokoto, Emosi Tuqiri, Jone Tiko, Chris Minimbi, Joseva Tamani, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini and Apisalome Vota.

The Fijian Drua says the Super Rugby Pacific is celebrating the many cultures that unify teams and fans across the Pacific region during this culture round.

The Drua is also planning to showcase the cultures within the team as they run onto the field at Churchill Park in Lautoka in their first ever cultural jersey.

There will be several cultural experiences for fans to enjoy on Saturday.

The Fijian Drua take on the Blues at Churchill Park at 2.05pm.

You can get your tickets at any Jacks of Fiji outlet, Lautoka City Council and selected Shop N Save Supermarkets.


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