Stallions playmaker to don No.12

Nadroga playmaker Peni Kadralevu has been moved to second five-eight in today’s clash against Namosi in the second round of the Skipper Provincial Cup at Thomson Park, Navua.

Kadralevu will be a name to remember after the young star played 80 minutes rugby last Saturday, upsetting defending champions Suva 25-17, in the first round. The young rep from Sigatoka played a vital role at first five eight in their win scoring the second try, and setting up the first try for newcomer Kelemedi Navucu. Kadralevu said team work made it possible for the young Stallions to win.

However, he admitted it was just the first round and they would be tested again today when they face Namosi.

“We are done and over with our first match and we’ll focus on our game against Namosi which won’t be an easy task,” he told FRU Media.

“Namosi defeated us twice last season and they have a solid side and they can beat any team in the competition.

“We will make sure to play our part and maintain our winning form from last Saturday.

“It was through team work that we managed to beat Suva and I’m banking on my brothers to come out stronger against Namosi.”

Kadralevu made his appearance in the senior men’s Skipper Cup competition last year, when he replaced the injured Peceli Nacebe and Jonetani Ralulu.

The match kicks off at 3pm.

Line-up

Nadroga: 1. Sevanaia Rokotuinaceva, 2. Ratunaisa Navuma, 3. Jone Koroiduadua, 4. Josaia Cokaibusa, 5. Napolioni Bakewa, 6. Jioji Kunavula, 7.Tomasi Lalai, 8. Manueli Ratuniyarawa, 9. Taitusi Lulusini, 10. Sireli Naoba, 11. Avimeleki Nadeba, 12. Peni Kadralevu,

13. Kelemedi Navucu, 14. Panapasa Qeruqeru, 15. Viliame Nalolo. Reserves: 16. Jonetani Kunavula,

17. Nedley Grant, 18. Ilaitia Sela,

19. Eremasi Radrodro, 20. Ilikimi Naruma, 21. Samuela Laqai, 22. Paula Bete, 23. Jone Dukumoi

Namosi: 1. Venasio Kunabuli, Seru Cakobau, 3. Jale Sassen, 4. Seremaia Veiseyaki, 5. Eparama Luvata, 6. Apakuki Vuaviri, 7. Onisimo Yabaki, 8. Sakiusa Nadruku,

9. Peni Matawalu, 10. Joseva Vunisa, 11. Vinaya Habosi, 12. Kalaveti Ravouvou, 13. Meli Nakarawa, 14. Joseph Cavu, 15. Esala Nalobo. Reserves: 16. Sireli Kurucake,

17. Isoa Vasukilulu, 18. Alivereti Rabukawaqa, 19. Neori Racule, 20. Apisai Nagi, 21. Netava Koroisau,

22. Vatili Tora, 23. Tira Welagi.

Leon Lord Nadroga first five eight Peni Kadralevu (wearing headgear) is mobbed by his team-mates after scoring a try against Suva on April 10, 2021. Photo: