FIJI Airways Fijian Drua Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made six changes to his match day 23 for round six clash against the Melbourne Rising at Casey Fields, Melbourne on Saturday.
“We have made a few major changes in the team. Jonny Dyer misses his first National Rugby Championship match after suffering an injury last week,” Seruvakula said in a statement.
Experienced tight head prop Penijamini Makutu joins the front-row with regular starters Skipper Joeli Veitayaki and hooker Tevita Ikanivere.
“We are lucky to have the experience of Makutu to step in after losing prop Mosese Ducivaki for three weeks after a dangerous tackle in the game against Canberra Vikings.”
Filimoni Seru moves across to the flanks with Ulaiasi Lawavou and Eremasi Radrodro at number eight for Dyer.
Peni Matawalu at 9 will combine with Enele Malele at the halves.
A new look back line sees scrum-half specialist Serupepeli Vularika moves to the centre and joins Cyril Reece at number 12 and 13 respectively.
Aporosa Tabulawaki and Nacanieli Narekuva will be on the wings with Peceli Nacebe at full-back.
Fiji Airways Fijian Drua faces Melbourne Rising 7pm at Casey Park in Melbourne on Saturday.
Fiji Airways Fijian Drua VS Melbourne Rising.
Team List
- Joeli Veitayaki
- Tevita Ikanivere
- Penijamini Makutu
- Peni Naulago
- Tevita Naqali
- Filimoni Seru
- Ulaiasi Lawavou
- Eremasi Radrodro
- Peni Matawalu
- Enele Malele
- Aporosa Tabulawaki
- Seru Vularika
- Cyril Reece
- Nacanieli Narekuva
- Peceli Nacebe
