Four changes in the Drua to face Sydney Rays

Fiji Airways Fijian Drua Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made four changes to his run on side for Saturday’s clash against Sydney Rays at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

The front row will remain unchanged with props Joeli Veitayaki and Mosese Ducivaki to lock in with young and in-form hooker Tevita Ikanivere.

Ulaiasi Lawavou returns to the starting line-up after missing the trip to Sydney last week and will be on the flanks with skipper Eremasi Radrodro.

Serupepeli Vularika returns to the half-back role combining with Caleb Muntz.

Ifereimi Tovilevu will partner Cyril Reece in the midfield, speedsters Nacanieli Narekuva and Jiuta Wainiqolo will be on the wings while Enele Malele retains his position at full-back.

Seruvakula said “We need to play smart rugby and win the game if we want to compete for a place in the semi-final.”

“We need to bring more disciplined physicality into the game and give it our best” he highlighted.

“We cannot afford to give penalties away against a tough team this weekend.

Fiji Airways Fijian Drua faces Sydney Rays – 2pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday.

After the Drua vs Rays match, you can sit back and watch the Flying Fijians versus Australia game live at 4.45pm.

Fiji Airways Fijian Drua
Rd 4 NRC v Sydney Rays

1. Joeli Veitayaki
2. Tevita Ikanivere
3. Mosese Ducivaki
4. Tevita Naqali
5. Epeli Radaniva
6. Eremasi Radrodro
7. Ulaiasi Lawavou
8. Johnny Dyer
9. Seru Vularika
10. Caleb Muntz
11. Nacanieli Narekuva
12. Cyril Reece
13. Ifereimi Tovilevu
14. Jiuta Wainiqolo
15. Enele Malele

RESERVES

1. Maikeli Sivo
2. Jone Koroi
3. Timoci Sauvoli
4. Rusiate Nasove
5. Jone Navori
6. Peni Matawalu
7. Levani Kurimudu
8. Samisoni Viriviri