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New faces in Drua run-on side for Chiefs clash

Mesulame Dolokoto, Simione Kuruvoli, Michael Naitokani, and Junior Ratuva are set ro make their run-on debut against the Chiefs this weekend in Hamilton.

The team also welcomes back Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Peni Matawalu, and Taniela Rakuro.

The starting lineup sees Haereiti Hetet continuing as loosehead prop alongside Dolokoto and Jone Koroiduadua.

The middle row will see Mesake Vocevoce and Leone Rotuisolia, with the backrow comprising Etonia Waqa, Vilive Miramira, and skipper Meli Derenalagi. Kuruvoli will start at halfback, pairing with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula at flyhalf.

The wings will be manned by Ratuva and Selestino Ravutaumada, with Naitokani and Iosefo Masi as centres and Ilaisa Droasese rounding off the starting fifteen as fullback.

Bench support includes Zuriel Togitama as hooker, Emosi Tuqiri and Samuela Tawake as props, with Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta and Elia Canakaivata ready to make an impact off the bench.

The replacement backline features Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, and Taniela Rakuro, all poised to contribute to the Drua’s campaign against the Chiefs

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua go against the mighty Chiefs in Round 4 of Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific this Saturday in Hamilton.

Simran Chand
Simran Chand
Journalist | news@fijilive.com

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