Battle of Fijian number 8s in Blues versus Brumbies tonight

Battle of Fijian number 8s in Blues versus Brumbies tonight

By Mosese Raqio
Friday 14/06/2024
[Image: Gold Coast Bulletin]

It will be a battle of two Fijian number 8s in tonight’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific’s first semi final when Hoskins Sotutu of the Blues comes up against Rob Valetini of the Brumbies at Eden Park.

The two players have been phenomenal this year for their respective teams and fans should expect some physical battle between them tonight.

Hoskins is the son of former Flying Fijians utility back Waisake Sotutu and is the younger brother of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s Strength and Conditioning coach Eroni Sotutu.

Rob is the younger brother of Fijian Drua’s second five-eighth Kemueli Valetini.

They have both been named to start for their teams tonight and fans will be expecting to see some physical battle between the two players.

The Blues will host the Brumbies at 7.05 tonight at Eden Park in the first semi final.

In the second semi final tomorrow, the Hurricanes will host the Chiefs at 4.35pm.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Lynda Tabuya dismissed as Minister, Sashi Kiran to be appointed as Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda has been dismissed as Minister by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka. Rabuka says in light o...
5 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Seruiratu commends PM for decisive action against Tabuya
In light of the recent dismissal of Lynda Tabuya as Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu has ...
3 hours ago

Nasinu Town Council workers receive bonus for Christmas
Nasinu Town Council workers were all smiles after receiving their bonus in time for Christmas. This is after they received a sick leave bonus ...
4 hours ago

Nakasi Preschool offers unique support for single mothers and working parents
Families in Nakasi are finding relief and support through a preschool that goes beyond traditional care, offering free diapers, hot meals and ...
4 hours ago

Police yet to confirm if Khan was murdered at a hotel in Suva
The mystery surrounding the death of 45-year-old Mozmin Khan, who was found dead in a hotel in Suva last month, is still being investigated, and ...
5 hours ago

Flood warning remains for Nadi, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki
A flood warning remains for flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Ba, Nasivi (Tavua), Nakauvadra (Rakiraki) and Nadi rivers, while a flash ...
5 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Fijian Drua in Kadavu
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are keeping in tradition with their previous pre-season training and will be in Kadavu till Friday afternoon. The ...
6 days ago

Vanuatu Earthquake
The 7.3 magnitude earthquake, which struck at a depth of 57km, occurred 30km to the west of the capital Port Vila at 1.47pm, according to the US ...
7 days ago

Investigation into alleged drink spiking incident at Warwick Resort after 7 guests get sick
Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka confirms that 5 guests have been discharged following an alleged spiked cocktail incident at Warwick ...
10 days ago

TOP