Swire Shipping Fijian Drua rookies Epeli Momo, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, and Sikeli Rabitu have been named to don the Drua jersey for the first time in their pre-season clash with the Brumbies this weekend in Canberra.
Additionally, Fiji U20 lock Mesake Vocevoce has been named in the trial squad.
In the starting fifteen, Epeli Momo is set to take his position on the right wing, while Vocevoce is starting at lock.
The bench will have Armstrong-Ravula and Rabitu, poised for their opportunity to shine.
Head Coach Mick Byrne is testing a new front row combination featuring Livai Natave, Zuriel Togiatama, and Jone Koroiduadua.
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta will join forces with Vocevoce in the second row.
The team’s formation sees Vilive Miramira in the blindside flanker position, Elia Canakaivata on the openside, and skipper Meli Derenalagi rounding out the back row.
Halfback Peni Matawalu and flyhalf Kemu Valetini will set the pace for the game, with Taniela Rakuro and Apisalome Vota completing the center pairing and Ilaisa Droasese securing the fullback position.
The bench promises strong support with Mesulame Dolokoto ready to step in as hooker, while Emosi Tuqiri, Meli Tuni, and Samuela Tawake provide front row replacements.
The middle and back rows will have the backing of Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, and Motikiai Murray.
Simione Kuruvoli returns to the Drua roster as the cover halfback, with Michael Naitokani providing additional cover for the backline.
Drua Team lineup: Livai Natave, Zuriel Togiatama, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Vilive Miramira, Elia Canakaivata, Meli Derenalagi, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Apisalome Vota, Epeli Momo, lIaisa Droasese, Mesulame Dolokoto, Emsoi Tuqiri, Meli Tuni, Isoa Nasilasila, leone Rotuisolia, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Michael Naitokani, Samuela Tawake, Motikiai Murray and Isikeli Rabitu.
