Fiji Sun

Vakurunabi­li at No.7 for Namosi

The Mawell Hughescoac­hed Namosi side needs a win to keep their hopes alive

Two members of the Fiji men’s rugby sevens squad have been drafted into the Namosi rugby team for today’s promotion relegation clash against visitors Vatukoula. Namosi in this must-win clash has fielded Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games gold medallist Josua Vakurinabi­li at openside flanker and Netava Koroisau at first-five eight.

The Maxwell Hughes-coached Namosi side needs a win to keep their hopes of retaining their spot in the Skipper Cup competitio­n alive.

During the first round of competitio­n, Namosi went down 34-30 to Malolo while Yasawa was beaten 30-22 by Vatukoula.

The matchs kicks-off at 1pm.

Line-ups Namosi:

1. Makario Naqiolevu,

2. Saimoni Komainasor­o, 3. Usaia Raibe, 4. Simione Vatunikawa­bu,

5. Semi Baivi, 6. Kelemete Lenigusu, 7. Josua Vakurunabi­li, 8. Toma Racule, 9. Are Lelekua, 10. Netava Koroisau, 11. Atunaisa Batikado,

12. Ifereima Camaisala, 13. Taniela Bolabiu, 14. Petero Koroduya,

15. Esala Nalobo.

Reserves: 16. Joseva Matatini,

17. Tomasi Sovilea, 18. Emoi, 19. Rafaele Natovi, 20. Pana, 21. Peniasi Ratu, 22. Apisai Naqamu,

23. Ameo Matavutuka.

Vatukoula: 1. Viliame Taukeiduad­ua, 2. Tomasi Raniu, 3. Waisea Tuicakau, 4. Sakeasi Rabitu, 5. Mataiasi Ucutabua,

6. Taito Cagi, 7. Arnold Manuel,

8. Apisai Natavalawe, 9. Kelemete Katudrau, 10. Vilimoni Bainivalu,

11. Iliesa Amenagata, 12. Viliame Taukeiduad­ua, 13. Sevanaia Tilivarua, 14. Usaia Tilivarua, 15. Rusiate Matai.

Reserves: 16. Lui Belo, 17. Samuela Tokakece, 18. Jone Vakatale,

19. Joeli Cama, 20. Semi Nakedrelag­i, 21. Simione Lewanakoro, 22. Jese Rinakama, 23. Viliame Vakamoce.