Tuwai, Loganimasi and Karawalevu to debut against Brumbies in Super Rugby opener

February 12, 2025

Isoa Tuwai, an exciting player who has worked his way up through the local rugby competition to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua joins Vuate Karawalevu and Ponipate Loganimasi who make their debut this weekend against the might of the Brumbies in Suva.

Coach Glen Jackson has named a strong side to take on the visitors who have never lost to the home side and who will be playing in Fiji, for the first time.

Notable absence from the field this weekend is Selestino Ravutaumada but fans will be happy to see Kemu Valetini and Sikeli Rabitu make the cut for the weekend after playing off the bench for several games last season.

The team to take on the Brumbies:

Starters:

Haereiti Hetet, Tevita Ikanivere (CC), Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa. Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Caleb Muntz, Vuate Karawalevu, Kemu Valetini, Iosefo Masi, Ponipate Loganimasi and Isikeli Rabitu.

Impact:

Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Meli Tuni, Vilive Miramira, Isoa Tuwai, Frank Lomani (CC), Peni Matawalu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre.

Gates will open at 1.30pm and the match will kick off at 3.35pm.

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