Baselala starts off the bench

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Philip Baselala makes a pass during the Fijian Drua captain run at the HFC Bank Stadium. Picture: JONA KONATACI

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua scrum-half Philip Baselala starts off the bench in the clash against the Crusaders in Christchurch, New Zealand tonight.

Baselala’s inclusion in the match-day 23 comes after several rounds away from competition and featuring in the Drua Development’s squad for its curtain-raiser matches back home.

Joining him on the bench are Sairusi Ravudi, Emosi Tuqiri, Peni Ravai, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Tuwai, Kemu Valetini and Isikeli Rabitu.

The Fijian Drua face the Crusaders at the Apollo Projects Stadium in Christchurch in round eight of the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

The match tonight kicks off at 6.05pm.