Drua trio for decider

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Nadroga’s Jack Volavola on attack against Naitasiri during their Skipper Cup semifinal match at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Picture: JONACANI LALAKOBAU

Three  Swire Shipping Fijian Drua representatives will feature for Nadroga in the Skipper Cup grand-final today at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

Prop Jone Koroiduadua and Michale Naitokani have been listed to come off the bench while Jack Volavola will start at fullback.

Head coach Aca Ratuva has made minimal changes to his starting side that defeated Naitasiri in the semi-finals last weekend.

Wing Iliesa Jnr Ratuva is not on the match-day squad, moving Anare Tuitai to the left flanks while Manasa Levatabua comes in on the right wing.

The other positions remain with veteran Ratu Naisa Navuma to captain the Stallions.

The last time Nadroga won the Skipper Cup was in 2017 when they defeated Namosi 40-20 at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka.

They featured in the 2018 and 2019 finals but fell short to current champions, Suva.

They have a chance to end that drought when the two teams meet in the 2024 final at 3pm.

Lineup: Nedly Grant, Ratu Naisa Navuma (c), Kilioni Tabakau, Aporosa Matakasa, Manueli Ratuniyarawa, Timoci Nakalevu, Sakiusa Vosayaco, Joji Kunavula, Aminiasi Natoga, Joeli Baleilevuka, Anare Tuitai, Peni Kadralevu, Apimeleki Naboleqa, Manasa Levatabua, Jack Volavola.

Impact: Josua Kina, Jone Koroiduadua, Atama Waqa, Joveci Naika, Simeli Naituvi, Meli Kurisaru, Michael Naitokani, Pita Nolevu.