Nadroga lose two key players ahead of Farebrother Trophy challenge

The Nadroga rugby team will be missing two of their key players ahead of their first HFC Bank Farebrother Trophy challenge against Naitasiri this Saturday.

Robust number eight Eremasi Radrodro and speedster Joeli Lutumailagi will not play this week as they have secured their overseas contracts.

Another player who has secured his contract is Alivereti Nauga the son of Nadroga coach Esala Nauga.

Alivereti was the Under 20 centre for Nadroga.

Followed by Naitasiri, the winner will face Suva, then Namosi and the winner of the Bainimarama Shield will be the last challenge.

The Bainimarama Shield challenge will include the holder of the Vodafone Championship Navosa, Ovalau, Lautoka and Rewa.

Nadroga will host Naitasiri at 3pm Saturday at Lawaqa Park and you can catch the live commentary on VitiFM on 92.2FM.