Coach Mick Byrne has made seven adjustments to Drua’s beginning facet forward of their conflict with the ACT Brumbies, with the Fijians nonetheless trying to register what’s been an elusive first away win of the season.
Following a confidence-building 24-17 win over rivals Moana Pasifika final outing, the seventh-placed Drua are hoping to shake up Tremendous Rugby Pacific with an upset victory in Canberra.
Whereas the Drua have named a robust facet, which incorporates the return of Flying Fijians hooker Tevita Ikanivere to the run-on staff, the Brumbies are coming off a win over the Hurricanes.
Together with the inclusion of Ikanivere at hooker, Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila have each been named to return within the center row. The choice of Vilive Miramira at blindside flanker is the fourth and remaining change to the ahead pack.
Props Haereiti Hetet and Mesake Doge, in addition to backrowers Kitione Salawa and captain Meli Derenalagi, are among the many quartet of these sporting numbers one by way of eight who’ve held onto their spots.
As for the backs, Michael Naitokani comes into the staff at inside centre and can associate Iosefo Masi within the midfield. Junior Ratuva on one wing and Selestino Ravutaumada are the opposite two adjustments to the backline.
The remainder of the staff stays the identical with Peni Matawalu set to mix with rising star Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula within the halves. Taniela Rakuro can even begin on the left wing with the beforehand talked about Isefo Masi at exterior centre.
This conflict at Canberra’s GIO Stadium is scheduled to get underway at 9:35 pm (FJT) on Saturday.
Fijian Drua to tackle ACT Brumbies
- Haereiti Hetet
- Tevita Ikanivere
- Mesake Doge
- Mesake Vocevoce
- Isoa Nasilasila
- Vilive Miramira
- Kitione Salawa Junior
- Meli Derenalagi (c)
- Peni Matawalu
- Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
- Taniela Rakuro
- Michael Naitokani
- Iosefo Masi
- Junior Ratuva
- Selestino Ravutaumada
Replacements
- Mesulame Dolokoto
- Livai Natave
- Samu Tawake
- Ratu Rotuisolia
- Motikiai Murray
- Simione Kuruvol
- Kemu Valetini
- Ilaisa Droasese
