Lockforward Asinate Serevi is set to strengthen the Fijian Drua Women’s side ahead of their clash against the Western Force in Round 3 of the Super Rugby Women’s competition this weekend.
Serevi will be making her season debut in the lock position alongside Jade Coates.
Following last weekend’s loss to the Waratahs, Head Coach Mosese Rauluni has reshuffled the team.
The forward pack sees Anasimeci Korovata at loosehead, Keleni Marawa at hooker, and Vika Matarugu moving to tighthead.
The back row features Nunia Daunimoala, Sulita Waisega, and Skipper Karalaini Naisewa.
The backline remains unchanged, with Evivi Senikarivi and Merewalesi Rokouono as the halfback pairing.
Adita Milinia and Merewairita Neivosa cover the wings, with Merewai Cumu and Vani Arei in the centres, and Luisa Tisolo at fullback.
The game against Western Force is set for a 3.35 pm kickoff, following the men’s match starting at 1.05 pm.
Starting 15: Anaseimeci Korovata, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Asinate Serevi, Jade Coates, Nunia Daunimoala, Sulita Waisega, Karalaini Naisewa, Evivi Senikarivi, Merewalesi Rokouono, Adita Milinia, Merewai Cumu, Vani Arei, Merewairita Neivosa, Luisa Tisolo.
Impact Bench: Jordyn Tihore, Salanieta Nabuli, Tiana Robanakadavu, Vulori Nabura, Teresia Tinanivalu, Setaita Railumu, Jeniffer Ravutia, Atelaite Ralivanawa.
