Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Mick Byrne has made two changes to his match-day 23 for the Round 12 Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Western Force on Saturday.
In the starting 15, powerful front rower and last week’s Home Basics Player of the Match Haereiti Hetet retains his place at loosehead, alongside Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.
Veteran prop Mesake Doge remains at tighthead.
The locking pair of Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila remains the same.
Vilive Miramira retains his place at blindside flanker with Kitione Salawa on the openside and Captain Meli Derenalagi at number 8.
Peni Matawalu again starts at halfback alongside Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf.
Taniela Rakuro retains his spot on the left wing with Selestino Ravutaumada returning to the right wing position from fullback this week.
Michael Naitokani starts at inside centre, with Iosefo Masi outside him.
Ilaisa Droasese returns to fullback this week to complete the starting 15.
On the bench, Byrne has named Zuriel Togaitama as cover for hooker, with props Emosi Tuqiri and Samu Tawake as loosehead and tighthead props respectively.
Leone Rotuisolia is replacement lock, while young Motikiai Murray will again cover for the flankers.
Simi Kuruvoli is back up halfback, while Kemu Valetini will provide cover for the inside halves and Epeli Momo rounds out the substitute bench.
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua vs Western Force match will kick off at 11.55pm (FJT) at HBF Park in Perth.
