Former Fijiana rugby sevens forward Vani Buleki is among the 10 players making their debut for the Western Force in ṭomorrow’s Super W clash against the ACT Brumbies at HBF Park in Perth.

Joining Buleki is former NSW Waratahs and Austalian Wallaroos lock Sera Naiqama, Allana Sikimeti, Ashley Marsters and Cecilia Smith.

Naiqama is the sister of former Fiji Bati (rugby league) captains Wes and Kevin Naiqama.

Buleki will start on the wing while her former Fijiana sevens team-mate Ana Naimasi has not been included in the Brumbies Match 23 squad. Also starting for the Brumbies is No.8 Tabua Tuinakauvadra who is of Fijian decent.

Brumbies coach Andy Friend has named six new faces, with Charlie Brigstocke and Merania Paraone in the backline. Returning star Ella Ryan has won the race to start at scrumhalf, partnering Faitala Moleka.

Faitala’s sister, Manua, is one of three set to debut from the bench.

Meanwhile, former Fijiana XVs prop Jiowana Sauto is the Queensland Reds squad to face Penina Pasifika in a development game at Ballymore Stadium.

Force (1-15): Allana Sikimeti, Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke, Braxton Walker, Sera Naiqama, Michaela Leonard, Tamika Jones, Anneka Stephens, Ashley Marsters, Georgia Cormick, Grace Freeman, Brooklyn Teki Joyce, Trilleen Pomare (c), Cecilia Smith, Vani Buleki, Sheree Hume

Replacements: Loretta Mailangi, Megumi Takagi, Alapeta Ngauamo, Libya Teepa, Pia Tapsell, Ana Afuie, Nicole Ledington, Sammy Treherne

Brumbies (1-15): Lydia Kavoa, Tania Naden, Iroha Kishimoto, Ashley Fernandez, Easter Savelio, Siokapesi Palu (c), Chioma Enyi, Tabua Tuinakauvadra, Ella Ryan, Faitala Moleka, Charlie Brigstocke, Merania Paraone, Harmony Ioane, Biola Dawa, Kyah Little

Replacements: Katalina Amosa, Martha Fua, Hannah Stewart, Lily Bone, Jess Grant, Bonnie Brewer, Manua Moleka, Gabrielle Petersen.

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