Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fullback Ilaisa Droasese and hooker Zuriel Togiatama are set to make their return in the Round 12 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match against Western Force this Saturday.
Droasese will reclaim his fullback position, while Togiatama will provide cover in the hooker’s position against the Western Force.
In the starting 15, formidable front-rower and last week’s Home Basics Player of the Match, Haereiti Hetet, retains his place at loosehead prop, with Tevita Ikanivere at hooker and veteran Mesake Doge at tighthead prop. The locking pair of Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila remain. Vilive Miramira and Kitione Salawa flank the blindside and openside, respectively, with captain Meli Derenalagi at number 8.
Peni Matawalu will start again at halfback with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf. Taniela Rakuro and Selestino Ravutaumada occupy the left and right-wing positions, respectively, with Michael Naitokani at inside centre and Iosefo Masi outside him. Droasese returns to fullback to complete the starting lineup.
On the bench, Mike Byrne has named Togiatama as cover for hooker, with props Emosi Tuqiri and Samu Tawake as loosehead and tighthead props respectively. Leone Rotuisolia is replacement lock, while young Motikai Murray will again cover for the flankers. Simi Kuruvoli is back up halfback, while Kemu Valetini will provide cover for the inside halves. Epeli Momo rounds out the substitute bench.
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua-Western Force match will kick off at 11.55pm at HBF Park in Perth, Australia.
