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Matawalu set to make debut against Queensland Country

Matawalu set to make debut against Queensland Country

By Timoci Qaranivalu
13/09/2018
Suva halfback Peni Matawalu scores against Namosi during the semifinals of the Skipper Cup at the ANZ Stadium

Peni Matawalu is set to make his debut for the Fiji Airways Drua against Queensland Country in Australia’s National Rugby Championship on Saturday.

Matawalu has been listed on the bench as a replacement for half back Frank Lomani.

Filimoni Seru will return to the starting 15 replacing Peni Naulago at number 4, Jona Saiwalau will start at outside centre, Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto will start at hooker and Avete Daveta will resume his place on the wing.

The Fiji Airways Drua play Queensland Country in Mackay, Australia at 3pm this Saturday.

STARTING XV

1. Joeli Veitayaki

2. Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto

3. Mosese Ducivaki

4. Filimoni Seru

5. Albert Tuisue

6. Peni Raidre

7. Mosese Voka

8. Eremasi Radrodro

9. Frank Lomani

10. Alivereti Veitokani

11. Levani Kurumudu

12. Cyril Reece

13. Jona Sawailau

14. Apete Daveta

15. Apisalome Waqatabu

RESERVES

16. Ratu Naisa Navuma

17. Eroni Mawi

18. Luke Tagi

19. Tevita Naqali

20. Johnny Dyer

21. Peni Matawalu

22. Serupepeli Vularika

23. Aporosa Tabulawaki

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