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Bryne makes tactical changes for Tahs clash

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Mick Bryne has made some tactical changes to the starting lineup for Round 5 of Super Rugby Pacific against the Waratahs in Lautoka on Saturday.

Haereiti Hetet is retained loosehead prop while Tevita Ikanivere and Mesake Doge return to the lineup at hooker and tighthead.

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Impressive youngster Mesake Vocevoce, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia are retained in the locks while Etonia Waqa, Viliame Miramira and Captain Meli Derenalagi also keep their place in the back-row.

The halves combination changes this week with experienced scrumhalf Frank Lomani returning to the fold to partner Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

Nadroga speedster Taniela Rakuro gets a start on the left wing with Selestino Ravutaumada on the right.

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Barnstorming centre Apisalome Vote returns after missing out last week to pair up with Iosefo Masi in the midfield while Ilaisa Droasese keeps his spot at fullback.

Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Kitione Salawa, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini and Epeli Momo are in the reserves.

The Drua vs Waratahs clash kicks off at 1.05pm.

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Reginald Chandar
Reginald Chandar
Head of News & Sports | news@fijilive.com

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