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Fijian Drua make ten changes to play NSW Waratahs
By Henry Lee
Glen Jackson has made ten changes to his Fijian Drua side travelling to Sydney to take on the NSW Waratahs on Friday night.
The Drua have a six-day turnaround for the round three matchup, after their loss on Saturday in Napier against the Hurricanes.
Some of the players that were a part of the squad that took the Brumbies to the final whistle a couple of weeks back, return to the lineup to bolster Jackson's squad.
The Drua welcome back Etonia Waqa who will return to the side after a spell on the sideline with an injury.
Bench playmaker Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula is five points away from becoming the all-time Fijian Drua points scorer, and captain Tevita Ikanivere has scored a try in the last three outings between these two sides.
Team list:
- Haereiti Hetet
- Tevita Ikanivere
- Samuela Tawake
- Isoa Nasilasila
- Leone Rotuisolia
- Joseva Tamani
- Motikiai Murray
- Meli Derenalagi
- Simione Kuruvoli
- Caleb Muntz
- Vuate Karawalevu
- Iniai Tabuavou
- Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
- Ponipate Loganimasi
- Ilaisa Droasese
Impact:
INJURY LIST
The following players are not available for selection due to injury:
· Frank Lomani (ankle, short term)
· Iosefo Masi (ankle, short term)
· Vilive Miramira (ankle, short term)
· Selestino Ravutaumada (Shoulder, short term)
· Epeli Momo (Knee, long term)
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