Serevi returns for Force clash

ASINATE Serevi has been named in the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s starting line-up for the all-important clash against the Western Force in round three of Super W on Saturday.

Serevi returns from a knee injury and is set to start at her usual position at locks.

Jordyn Tihore, who is in the match-day 23, is looking at a potential debut off the bench.

Powerful prop Anasimeci Korovata retained her spot at loosehead, with Keleni Marawa getting a start at hooker this weekend.

This moves the versatile Vika Matarugu to tighthead prop from hooker while Serevi partners Jade Coates in the middle row.

Rauluni has made one change to the backrow this week, with Nunia Daunimoala promoted to the starting line-up at blindside flanker, Sulita Waisega stays at openside and captain Karalaini Naisewa dons the number 8 jersey.

The backline remains the same as last week with Evivi Senikarivi and Merewalesi Rokouono at halfback and flyhalf respectively.

Adita Milinia and Merewairita Neivosa are on the wings, alongside the experienced centre pairing of Merewai Cumu and Vani Arei. Luisa Tisolo completes the run-on team at fullback.

They face the Force at 3.35pm at Churchill Park in Lautoka.

First 15: Anaseimeci Korovata, Keleni Marawa, Vika Matarugu, Asinate Serevi, Jade Coates, Nunia Daunimoala, Sulita Waisega, Karalaini Naisewa (C), Evivi Senikarivi, Merewalesi Rokouono, Adita Milinia, Merewai Cumu, Vani Arei, Merewairita Neivosa, Luisa Tisolo

Impact: Jordyn Tihore, Salanieta Nabuli, Tiana Robanakadavu, Vulori Nabura, Teresia Tinanivalu, Setaita Railumu, Jeniffer Ravutia and Atelaite Ralivanawa.