Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s former skipper Bilita Tawake will be playing their third Super W final this weekend after being named in coach Moses Rauluni’s starting lineup against the NSW Waratahs.
The 25-year-old will be making her first start for the side this season, as she replaces Ana Korovata for the tighthead prop position.
This is also the only change from last weekend’s lineup during the semifinals against the Western Force.
Tawake will be joined by Salanieta Nabuli in the front row, supporting Keleni Marawa who will be in the hooker position.
The trio will be backed up by Jade Coates and Asinate Serevi at locks while Sulita Waisega and Nunia Daunimoala hold their positions at the flanks.
In the number eight position, skipper Karalaini Naisewa retains her position as loose forward.
Directing the match from the Drua’s end will be Setaita Railumu at halfback, leaving Jeniffer Ravutia at the number 10 position.
Adita Milinia will again pair with Merewairita Neivosa on the left and right wings while Merewalesi Rokouono returns at second five, partnering with the exciting Vani Arei who is at outside centre.
And starting at fullback again this weekend will be Drua speedster Atelaite Buna.
Providing cover on the bench at hooker is Litia Marama while Loraini Senivutu is at reserve loosehead prop.
Tiana Robanakadavu (18) completes the reserve front row at tighthead as Mereoni Nakesa and Fulori Rotagavira will cover for the middle and back rows respectively.
Evivi Senikarivi will be the halfback, while Salanieta Kinita is the reserve flyhalf, leaving Repeka Tove to cover the rest of the backline.
The match kicks off at 4pm at the Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane.
