Siteri Rasolea, who has been out for a while due to injury, makes a return to Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua squad for their match against the Reds in Super Rugby W today.
Head coach Inoke Male has named a strong squad to face the Queensland Reds tomorrow in their last Super W round match. Male said this match was a must-win match if they were to qualify for the semi-finals.
“It was disappointing that we lost the last two matches but we have worked hard and these girls are aware of the challenge we have,” he said.
Asinate Serevi returns at lock and will pair up with Mereoni Nakesa.
Doreen Narokete has also been cleared off injury, she left the field against Waratahs in Round three and is back to make her mark and starts with Sulita Waisega at flanks. Karalaini Naisewa resumes to do her usual best at number eight.
Setaita Railumu continues at half-back and will partner with Ani Mei at fly-half.
Unaisi Tagabale starts at wing together with Laisani Moceisawana. Merewai Cumu starts at inside centre, with Vani Arei on the outside. Lavenia Tinai will be the fullback.
The Fijiana Drua face Queensland Reds at 3.05pm.
Fijiana Drua v Reds: 1 – Bitila Tawake, 2 – Litia Marama, 3 – Siteri Rasolea, 4 – Mereoni Nakesa, 5 – Asinate Serevi, 6 – Doreen Narokete, 7 – Sulita Waisega, 8 – Karalaini Naisewa, 9 – Setaita Railumu, 10- Ani Mei, 11- Unaisi Tagabale, 12- Merewai Cumu, 13- Vani Arei, 14- Laisani Moceisawana, 15- Lavenia Tinai Reserves: 16- Makereta Tunidau, 17- Joma Rubuti, 18 – Anasimeci Korovata, 19- Merevesi Ofakimalino, 20- Jade Coates, 21- Livia Naidei, 22- Wainikiti Vosadrau, 23- Adita Milinia
