Suva to miss key players

SUVA will miss some of its key players in its last round of Skipper Cup against Namosi today.

With the senior players opting to represent their clubs in today’s Escott Shield semi-finals, manager Nemani Tuifagalele said they were confident of releasing senior players to their respective clubs with the top spot on the table already secured.

“The Escott Shield competition is over 100 years old and is the prized silverware of the Suva Rugby Union,” Tuifagalele said.

“So it is understandable that players want to represent their clubs in the semi-final so we have released them and are also confident that those who fill the positions in the Suva jersey can produce results.”

Notable names include Navy players Manasa Saulo, Leone Nawai, Jone Manu, Elia Canakaivata, Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, Police players Lino Vasuinadi, Keponi Paul and sensational fullback Setareki Raoba and prop Penaia Cakobau who return to the QVSOB club.

“Win or loss the outcome wont change and we remain on top.

“However we have a selected a youthful line-up, not weak in experience and we are confident they will get the job done at Thomson Park.”

Namosi host Ram Sami Suva today at 3pm at Thomson Park, Navua.

Suva starting line-up:

1. Livai Natave 2. Isireli Ledua 3. Josefa Nasaroa

4. Apisai Senileba 5. Manoa Tamaya 6. Tui Cakacaka

7. Osea Bolawaqatabu 8. Koli Tamanitoakula 9. Josefa Vesikara 10. Jeke Suguturaga 11. Mosese Nasilasila 12.

Vatiliai Dulaki 13. Elia Ratucove 14. Misaele Petero 15. Sireli Maqala Reserves: 16. Viliame Baravi 17. Meli Tuni 18. Talanoa Fifita 19. Malakai Vereivalu 20. Taniela Sadrugu 21. Nemani Buliruarua 22. Jope Tikomailepanoni 23. Baogo Larua