We are in a good space and this team will be unstoppable in a few years - Lomani

We are in a good space and this team will be unstoppable in a few years - Lomani

By Dhanjay Deo
Saturday 09/04/2022
[Image: Fijian Drua]

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback, Frank Lomani says he believes the team is doing really well based on the fact that many players came into the Super Rugby environment straight after playing in local competitions.

25-year-old Lomani who played 25 matches for the Rebels before joining Northampton Saints says there are good teams in the Super Rugby however they also get beaten on the day.

Lomani who has also played 17 times for the Flying Fijians says just in their inaugural competition, they defeated the Rebels who have been in the competition for over 10 years and the Drua also came close to beating other top teams.

The Drua's matchday 23 for the clash against the Brumbies will see Meli Derenalagi returning to the team.

Hae-reiti Hetet is at loosehead prop alongside Mesulame Dolokoto at hooker and Samuela Tawake at tighthead.

A new lock combination sees Viliame Rarasea partnering with Chris Minimbi with both players also getting their first starts this season.

The backrow sees Joseva Tamani start at blindside flanker, Vilive Miramira at openside and Derenalagi at number 8.

Frank Lomani starts at halfback partnering with Teti Tela who is at flyhalf.

The midfield combination sees Tuidraki Samusamuvodre move to inside centre partnering with Apisalome Vota at outside centre.

Vinaya Habosi starts his 8th straight match on the left wing, with Selestino Ravutaumada on the right wing and Kitione Ratu at fullback.

The Fijian Drua will face the Brumbies at 9.45 tonight.

In other matches today, the Hurricanes will play the Crusaders at 4.35pm and the Chiefs will face the Blues at 7.05pm.

Last night, Fiji born Mosese Dawai scored twice as the Highlanders beat Moana Pasifika 37-17 while Manasa Mataela scored a try for the Force in their narrow 22-21 loss to the Rebels.



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