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Nawaqanitawase shifts back to wing

Mark Nawaqanitawase returns on the wing for Waratahs’ Round 5 Super Rugby clash against the Fijian Drua after starring at fullback earlier this season.

The Wallabies youngster who has links to Fiji will be a danger man out-wide.

Winger Max Jorgensen has recovered from a hip injury to start at fullback.

Number 8 Langi Gleeson, who is of Fijian heritage, is also in the starting lineup.

Hooker Mahe Vailanu and prop Angus Bell are the other 2 starting changes.

Meanwhile, the Fijian Drua have made five changes to the starting team.

Hooker Tevita Ikanivere and prop Mesake Doge return to the pack.

Frank Lomani returns to pair with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at halves.

Taniela Rakuro gets his first start of the year on the wing while Apisalome Vote joins Iosefo Masi in centre.

The Drua vs Waratahs clash kicks off at Churchill Park at 1.05pm on Saturday in Lautoka.

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

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