Fijian Drua make ten changes to play NSW Waratahs

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.

Head-to-Head

Last 5 Meetings

Wins

4

Draws

0

Wins

1

Average Points scored

36

22

First try wins

60%

Home team wins

60%

Team list:

1. Haereiti Hetet
2.  Tevita Ikanivere
3. Samuela Tawake
4. Isoa Nasilasila
5. Leone Rotuisolia
6. Joseva Tamani
7. Motikiai Murray
8. Meli Derenalagi
9. Simione Kuruvoli
10. Caleb Muntz
11. Vuate Karawalevu
12. Iniai Tabuavou
13. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
14. Ponipate Loganimasi
15. 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)