Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani is scheduled to return to action against the Melbourne Rebels after a six-match suspension in the Shop n Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Lomani was suspended in round seven of the competition for striking an elbow to the back of an opponent against the Rebels.
The Savusavu flyer gets the perfect opportunity to redeem himself in front of home fans this Saturday.
Coach Mick Byrne has made five changes to the starting lineup. Haereiti Hetet is back at loosehead, Tevita Ikanivere remains at hooker, while veteran Mesake Doge is at tighthead prop.
Mesake Vocevoce will have a new starting partner this week with Leone Rotuisolia starting as well. Etonia Waqa is at blindside flanker, while Kitione Salawa remains at openside. Captain Meli Derenalagi also making a return to start at number eight this week.
Lomani returns for his 52nd Super Rugby Pacific starting halfback, partnering with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf. Waqa Nalaga moves to the left wing this week with Selestino Ravutaumada retaining his spot on the right wing.
Kemu Valetini retains his starting position at inside centre, while Iosefo Masi will be at outside centre and Ilaisa Droasese at fullback.
The Drua play the Rebels at 2.05pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.
The side needs a win to confirm a spot in the quarter-finals of the competition.
First 15: Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere, Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Meli Derenalagi (c), Frank Lomani, Isaiah Armstrong Ravula, Waqa Nalaga, Kemu Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
Impact: Zuriel Togiatama, Livai Natave, Samu Tawake, Isoa Nasilasila, Motikiai Murray, Elia Canakaivata, Simi Kuruvoli, Caleb Muntz
