Rugby

Strong squad to start against Reds

April 22, 2023 6:36 pm

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Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua Head Coach Inoke Male has named a strong squad to face the Queensland Reds in their final Super W round match today.

Siteri Rasolea, who has been out with an injury, returns to guide the front row alongside skipper Bitila Tawake and Litia Marama at hooker.

Male says this is a must-win game if they are to advance to the semi-finals.

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He says it was disappointing to lose their previous two games, but the players have worked on improving their performance.

Asinate Serevi will pair Mereoni Nakesa in the lock while Doreen Narokete returns from an injury scare two weeks ago against the Waratahs to join Sulita Waisega on the flanks with Karalaini Naisewa at number 8.

Setaita Railumu retains the number 9 jersey with Ani Mei at fly-half.

Merewai Cumu and Vani Arei will partner in the midfield with Unaisi Tagabale and Laisani Moceisawana are named on the wings.

Lavenia Tinai will control play from the fullback position.

Male has also named a strong bench including Makereta Tunidau, Joma Rubuti, Anasimeci Korovata,Merevesi Ofakimalino Jade Coates, Livia Naidei, Wainikiti Vosadrau, and Adita Milinia.

The Fijiana Drua will take on the Queensland Reds at 3.05pm today and you can watch it LIVE on FBC TV.

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