Eight players from the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are set to take the field for the Drua Development team in a match against the visiting Australian Fijians Rugby Union this Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka. This matchup will serve as a curtain raiser to the highly anticipated Round One Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific game between the Drua and Moana Pasifika, offering fans an exciting double-header experience for the price of one ticket.
Head coach Nemani Nadolo-Kuridrani has bolstered the development team with veteran players including Vilive Miramira, Motikiai Murray, Philip Baselala, Joji Nasova, Inia Tabuavou, and Kavaia Tagivetaua. Their experience will be invaluable as they compete alongside promising talents within the Drua Development Squad. Notable names in the development team include Breyton Legge, who will be joined by captain Harold Rounds, as well as Angelo Smith, Janerio Wakeham, Kalioni Ratunabuabua, Meli Dreu, Pita Manamanaivalu, Garlen Peace, and Bogi Kikau.
The development squad will also include players such as Josh Uluibau, JD Sivivatu Kanth, Sairusi Ravudi, Daris Khan, Jeremaia Teka, Adam Khan, Joweli Walevu, Isikeli Basiyalo, and Maleli Nauvasi. This match offers an excellent opportunity for younger players to showcase their skills against a strong international opponent, while also allowing the team to build effective combinations in front of their home supporters ahead of the crucial Super Rugby Pacific clash.
With this exciting lineup, the Drua Development match promises to be an engaging display of rugby talent, giving fans in Lautoka a chance to witness both developing players and seasoned veterans in action.
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