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Western Giants to Rumble on Friday

Vularika, Samusamuvo­dre named in Nadi’s starting line-up to face Stallions

- WAISEA NASOKIA NADI waisean@fijisun.com.fj

The Nadi Rugby Union side will leave no stones unturned as they face Nadroga in tomorrow’s Skipper Cup clash at Prince Charles Park in Nadi. NRU president Mataiasi Nabau said yesterday that the team needs to bounce back after the close loss to Tailevu over the weekend.

“We have been training and preparing well for this match, both the teams are vying for the quarterfin­al spot,” he said.

“Every team wants to go for the top four and we are all vying for a win.

“We are expecting a tough game against Nadroga. As you know Nadroga is Nadroga.

“They are champions of their rights, and we have respect for them.

“We have learned from our mistakes against Tailevu and we are improving on that. We are hoping for a win this Friday.”

The NRU released their line-up where Fijian Drua utility back Tuidraki Samusamuvo­dre starts at second-five eighth. Also making his debut for Nadi at No.10 is former Flying Fijian and Drua rep Serupepeli Vularika.

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.

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.

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 ?? Photo: Ioane Asioli ?? Nadi Under-20 rugby team at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, on April 13, 2024.
Photo: Ioane Asioli Nadi Under-20 rugby team at Ratu Cakobau Park, Nausori, on April 13, 2024.

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