Drua makes five changes to their starting lineup against the Brumbies

Drua makes five changes to their starting lineup against the Brumbies

By Navitalai Naivalurua
Thursday 24/02/2022
[Image: Fijian Drua]

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Mick Byrne has made five changes to the starting lineup against the Brumbies this Saturday in Super Rugby Pacific.

Kaliopasi Uluilakepa starts at loosehead prop in place of Jone Koroiduadua while Ratu Rotuisolia starts at right lock in place of Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta.

Both players will be making their Super Rugby Pacific debut this Saturday.

Vilive Miramira will start on the left flanker position while Meli Derenalagi will come off the bench.

Caleb Muntz and Onisi Ratave come into the starting lineup at fly-half and right-wing respectively while Baden Kerr shifts to fullback.

Olympic gold medalist Napolioni Bolaca and Joseva Tamani are expected to make their Super Rugby Pacific debut after being named in the reserves.

Other players that will start this Saturday are Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Kitione Salawa, Nemani Nagusa, Vinaya Habosi and Apisalome Vota.

The Drua will meet the Brumbies at 3.35pm Saturday.

In other Super Rugby Pacific matches, the Crusaders will face the Highlanders at 6.05pm tomorrow, the Waratahs will face the Reds at 8.45pm tomorrow, the Blues will take on the Hurricanes at 6.05pm Saturday while the Rebels will face the Force at 8.45pm Saturday.


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