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Hooker Matarugu returns for Drua Women

Experienced hooker Vika Matarugu will return in Drua colors against the Waratahs in Lautoka on Saturday after spending the last season of Super W with the Melbourne Rebels.

She will add more depth to the front pack which has powerhouse props Anasimeci Korovata and Mereoni Vonosere retaining their spots.

Locks Mereoni Nakesa and Jade Coate start again this week in the middle row.

The backrow is also the same this week, with Teresia Tinanivalu at blindside flanker, Sulita Waisega at openside and Captain Karalaini Naisewa as the number 8 loose forward.

Coach Moses Rauluni has retained the entire backline from last week.

Evivi Senikarivi and Merewalesi Rokouono are the starting halves pair at halfback and flyhalf respectively.

Adita Milinia and Merewairiti Neivosa provide the firepower on the left and right wings, alongside the experienced centre pairing of Merewai Cumu and vice-captain Vani Arei.

Luisa Tisolo completes the run on team at fullback.

Providing cover on the bench at hooker is Keleni Marawa, with the versatile Loraini Senivutu at tighthead prop and Tiana Robanakadavu at loosehead.

Aviame Veidreyaki and Nunia Daunimoala will cover for the middle and back rows.

Setaita Railumu is the back up halfback.

Jeniffer Ravutia is the reserve flyhalf while Atelaite Ralivanawa covers the rest of the backline.

The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women vs Waratahs clash kicks off at 3.35pm at Churchill Park.

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

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