Asinate Serevi returns to starting line-up

Asinate Serevi returns to the starting line-up for the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s side when they take on the Western Force in Round 3 of the Super Rugby Women’s competition.

The Drua Women are keen to make amends for the loss at home last weekend against the Waratahs, with Head Coach Mosese Rauluni ringing in a few changes to the match-day squad.

Powerful prop Anasimeci Korovata retains her spot at loosehead, with Keleni Marawa getting a start at hooker this weekend.

This caused the versatile Vika Matarugu to move from hooker to tighthead prop.

Serevi will make her first appearance of the season partnering with Jade Coates in the locks.

Nunia Daunimoala has been promoted to the starting line-up as blindside flanker, and Sulita Waisega stays at openside while captain Karalaini Naisewa starts at number 8.

The backline remains the same as last week, with Evivi Senikarivi and Merewalesi Rokouono starting at halfback and flyhalf, respectively.

Adita Milinia and Merewairita Neivosa are on the wings, alongside the experienced centre pairing of Merewai Cumu and Vani Arei.

Luisa Tisolo completes the run-on team at fullback.

The Fijian Drua Women’s will take on the Western Force at 3.35pm after the men’s game that kicks off at 1.05pm at Churchill Park.

First 15

1. Anaseimeci Korovata, 2. Keleni Marawa, 3. Vika Matarugu 4. Asinate Serevi, 5. Jade Coates, 6. Nunia Daunimoala, 7. Sulita Waisega, 8. Karalaini Naisewa ©, 9. Evivi Senikarivi, 10. Merewalesi Rokouono, 11. Adita Milinia, 12. Merewai Cumu, 13. Vani Arei, 14. Merewairita Neivosa, 15. Luisa Tisolo

Impact

16. Jordyn Tihore, 17. Salanieta Nabuli, 18. Tiana Robanakadavu, 19. Vulori Nabura, 20. Teresia Tinanivalu, 21. Setaita Railumu, 22. Jeniffer Ravutia, 23.Atelaite Ralivanawa