Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Mick Byrne has made several changes to the side that defeated Crusaders 20-10 last week for this weekend’s clash against the Chiefs.
Forcing their way into the match-day 23. Mesulame Dolokoto, Simione Kuruvoli, Michael Naitokani and Junior Ratuva set to make their first starts of the season against Chiefs. Also returning to the matchday 23 are Zuriel Togiatama, Samuela Tawake, Peni Matawalu and speedster Taniela Rakuro who have been named on the bench.
They have played each other twice in the Super Rugby Pacific competition, with the Chiefs winning both encounters 35-24 (2022), 50-17 (2023). The Drua vs Chief will kick-off at 6.30pm FJT at FMG Stadium in Hamilton.
Fijian Drua (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Vocevoce, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi ©, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong- Ravula, Junior Ratuva, Michael Naitokani, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese
Impact (16-23) Zuriel Togiatama, Emosi Tuqiri, Samuela Tawake, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Elia Canakaivata, Peni Matawalu, Kemu Valetini, Taniela Rakuro
