Super Rugby Reps to Boost Nadroga
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua speedsters will play for Nadroga in this afternoon’s Skipper Cup clash against hosts Nadi at Prince Charles Park.
The Stallions have named Taniela Rakuro at wing while Waqa Nalaga starts at centre.
Also, in the Nadroga bench is former Melbourne Rebels winger Ilikena Vudogo with two Super Rugby matches under his belt. Speaking to SUNsports yesterday Nadroga Rugby Union president Jiuta Waqavonovono said they are ready for Nadi.
“There is no change in our preparation. We’re prepared for any team. Last week against Suva is now gone and this week our focus is Nadi.”
Waqanvonovono said they have improved on what went wrong against Suva and would come out stronger against Nadi.
“We respect Nadi and we’re playing on their home ground, but we will prove ourselves to them this Friday,” he added.
The Under-20 match kicks-off at 1pm followed by the seniors at 3pm.
LINE-UPS NADI (SENIORS) -
1. Anare Caginavanua, 2. Baravi Talebula,
3. Josua Kotobalavu, 4. Jaoji Koroimataitini, 5. Aporosa Saukuru, 6. Jolame Luvevou (captain), 7. Veniona Vuki, 8. Jiuta Takubu, 9. Anasa Raqili,
10. Serupepeli Vularika, 11.
Mosese Naura, 12. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 13. Joseva Namisi, 14. Jiutasa Nave, 15. Mesake Varo.
Reserves: 16. Maikeli Sivo, 17. Tomasi Nawaqa, 18. Marika Toga, 19, Napolioni Dawai, 20. Meli Rokoua, 21. Navitalai Tuilawa,
22. Motuisela Tawake, 23. Orisi Erenavula.
NADROGA (SENIORS)- 1. Sanaila Nahuto, 2. Josh Kina, 3. Kilioni Tabakau, 4. Aporosa Matakasa,
5. Joveci Naika, 6. Sakenasa Senivono, 7. Simeli Natuvi (captain), 8. Seva Valasiri, 9. Kaliova Veto, 10. Joeli Baleilevuka,
11. Anare Tuitai, 12. Josese Kurokavu, 13. Waqa Nalaga, 14. Taniela Rakuro, 15. Jack Volavola.
Reserves: 16. Nedly Grant, 17. Onisa Seru, 18. Atama Waqa,
19. Vinaya Kunaloju, 20. Isikeli Mawalu, 21. Jovilisi Taraka, 22. Ilikena Vudogo, Sikeli Basiyalo.
NADI (U20)- 1. Marika Soqeta, 2. Alivereti Nagiri, 3. Immanueli Penijueli, 4. Timoci Gadai, 5. Kalioni Ratunabuabua, 6. Timoci Radomodua, 7. Pauliasi Ravodio, 8. Asivorosi Raiyawa, 9. Epeli Seru, 10. Waisale Rokomatu, 11. Apenisa Racika, 12. Samuela Navale (captain), 13. Joseph Radrodro, 14. Joseva Rakai, 15. Avorosa Vuki.
Reserves: 16. Sivaniolo Naqiri, 17. Vakatawa Jitoko, 18. Sikeli Tasere, 19. Sikeli T, 20. Jone Bola, 21. Mosese Taliga, 22. Mikaele Vadei, 23. Mikaele Drotini.
NADROGA (U20)- 1. Antonio Eravatu, 2. Jemesa Tulele,
3. Taniela Qera, 4. Loqorio Naisowalu, 4. Tevita Soroutu,
6. Jonacani Delasau, 7. Isimeli Glenville, 8. Joeli Ratusala, 9. Sikeli Kama, 10. Kini Vuira, 11. Mesake Nalase, 12. Kelevi Balia,
13. Semesa Volavola (captain),
14. Eroni Tuisese, 15. Emitai Waqainaceva.
Reserves: 16. Naikahau Matalau,
17. Wame Rokotubuna, 18. Manoa Turaga, 19. Epeli Rabalotu, 20. Kini Salabogi, 21. Samuela Ledua,
22. Jone Sinaikaba, 23. Inoke Vocevoce.