Swire Shipping Fijian Drua star flyhalf Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula is back in the starting lineup this weekend for their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round 10 clash against Moana Pasifika.
The 20-year-old was released from camp last week to attend his grandfather’s funeral in New Zealand making way for young Sikeli Rabitu to start at flyhalf against the Hurricanes.
Coach Mick Byrne has also made 6 changes for the match this week.
The changes see Zuriel Togiatama starting at hooker and Mesulame Dolokoto covering from the bench and Tevita Ikanivere being rested from the match-day squad, Etonia Waqa making his way into the starting lineup and captain Ratu Meli Derenalagi starting at number 8.
Peni Matawalu will start at halfback, moving Simione Kuruvoli to the bench, Taniela Rakuro comes in on the wing for Epeli Momo while Apisalome Vota will start at second five-eight with Kemueli Valetini rested as well.
Starting xv:
Haereiti Hetet, Zuriel Togiatama, Mesake Doge, Isoa Nasilasila, Ratu Leone Rotuisolia, Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, Ratu Meli Derenalagi (c), Peni Matawalu, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Taniela Rakuro, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada, Ilaisa Droasese.
Impact:
Mesulame Dolokoto, Livai Natave, Samuela Tawake, Mesake Vocevoce, Vilive Miramira, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Michael Naitokani.
The Drua will take on Moana Pasifika at 2pm Saturday at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Meanwhile, the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women will take on the Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women final at 4pm this Sunday in Brisbane.
