We would like to come out with a win this time - Leweniqila

We would like to come out with a win this time - Leweniqila

By Alipate Narawa
Friday 19/05/2023
Vodafone Fijiana 15’s Captain Sereima Leweniqila

Vodafone Fijiana 15’s Captain Sereima Leweniqila says they would like to come out with a win this time, the Wallaroos will try and win on home soil, but they are confident of bringing a good competition.

Head Coach Inoke Male has also named four uncapped players in his match-day including Mereoni Nakesa from the Fijiana Drua when she runs on at locks for the first time in national colours while Jenifer Ravutia will debut at fly-half, Ana Korovata and Setaita Railumu will potentially earn their first cap off the bench.

Props Iris Verebalavu and Siteri Rasolea will again guide the front row with Litia Marama at hooker.

Nakesa will pair up with Doreen Narokete at Locks.

Male has named power-packed flankers, Karalaini Naisewa at blindside and Sulita Waisega at openside.

Skipper Sereima Leweniqila starts at her favorite number 8 position.

Evivi Senikarivi gets her first-ever start together with Jennifer Ravutia at fly-half.

Utility back and Western Force winger Raijeli Laqeretabua is on the left wing while Kolora Lomani is on the right.

Vice-captain Merewai Cumu stands at inside center and pairs up with Vani Arei at number 13 while Luisa Tisolo will complete the starting 15 line-ups at full-back and is expected to add some valuable points off the tee against the Wallaroos.

On the bench, Keleni Marawa covers for the hooker position while Bitila Tawake and Ana Korovata will bring in the impact for the props.

Jade Coates and Asinate Serevi are expected to add more firepower in the forwards while Setaita Railumu, Wainikiti Vosadrau and Adita Milinia would add more strength to the backline.

Inoke Male said the girls are ready and raring to go and deliver against the Wallaroos tomorrow.

Male says they are aware of the challenge that would be provided by the Wallaroos but they have not left any stone unturned in their preparation for this test match.

The Fijiana 15s play Wallaroos at 7 pm tomorrow.

Vodafone Fijiana 15s squad V Wallaroos

1. Iris Verebalavu 2. Litia Marama 3. Siteri Rasolea 4. Doreen Narokete 5. Mereoni Nakesa * 6. Karalaini Naisewa 7. Sulita Waisega 8. Sereima Leweniqila © 9. Evivi Senikarivi 10. Jennifer Ravutia * 11. Rachel Laqeretabua 12. Merewai Cumu (VC) 13. Vani Arei 14. Kolora Lomani 15. Luisa Tisolo

Impact

16. Keleni Marawa 17. Bitila Tawake 18. Ana Korovata ** 19. Jade Coates 20. Asinate Serevi 21. Setaita Railumu ** 22. Wainikiti Vosadrau 23. Adita Milinia

*Debut

** Potential Debut

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