Former Flying Fijian winger Napolioni Nalaga will start for Nadroga as the Farebrother Sullivan trophy holders look to halt the challenge from Suva in their first round Skipper Cup clash at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka tomorrow.
Outgoing Nadroga Rugby Union president Tiko Matawalu said they were not newcomers to defending the Farebrother-Sullivan trophy but were aware of the threat Suva brings to the table.
“Defending the Farebrother is not new to Nadroga especially at Lawaqa Park but only time will tell and we hope to give our best in the rugby field against Suva,” said Matawalu.
Nadroga names a formidable forward with Timoci Sauvoli, Ratu Naisa Navuma and Jone Koroiduadua in the front row.
Aca Simolo and Jone Navori come in at the flank with Eremasi Radrodro sealing the back of the scrum at number eight.
Napolioni Nalaga is named on the blindside wing with former Fiji 7s winger Joeli Lutumailagi in jersey 14.
The match kicks off at 3pm at Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka.
Nadroga starting lineup:
- Ratu Timoci Sauvoli 2. Ratunaisa Navuma 3. Jone Koroiduadua 4. Sailosi Dawai 5. Rupeni Nasiga (c) 6. Aca Simolo 7. Jone Navori 8. Eremasi Radrodro 9. Joseva Kuricuva 10. Josese Kurukavu 11. Napolioni Nalaga 12. Ifereimi Tovilevu 13. Jonetani Vasurakuta 14. Jiuta Lutumailagi 15. Apisalome Waqatabu Reserves: 16. Jonetani Kunavula 17. Apete Salawaqavuka 18. Taniela Vatunicoko 19. Ulaiasi Lawavou 20. Ratu Naiqama Salakibulu 21. Sakiusa Gavidi 22. Sakiusa Nakalevu 23. Savenaca Navuniharau
