Jackson has kept core of the squad that beat the Chiefs 28-24 in Lautoka last Saturday. He has rested second five-eighth Inia Tabuavou and has brought in Iosefo Masi.
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua flyhalf Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has been named to start at 10 against Brumbies on Friday. Photo: Josua Buredua
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has opted to have six forwards on the reserve bench against the Brumbies in tomorrow night’s Super Rugby Pacific clash in Canberra, Australia.
The Brumbies are back in full strength with the of return veteran props James Slipper, captain, Allan Alaalatoa, Nick Frost, Tom Hooper and Charlie Cale.
In the backs Noah Lolesio, Len Ikitau and Tom Wright have won back their spots in the starting line-up.
Jackson has kept core of the squad that beat the Chiefs 28-24 in Lautoka last Saturday. He has rested second five-eighth Inia Tabuavou and has brought in Iosefo Masi.
Robust Motikiai Murray starts at openside flanker and Elia Canakaivata at No.8 with Meli Derenalagi at blindside flanker.
On the bench Jackson has named forwards; Tevita Ikanivere, Samuela Tawake, Livai Natave, Vilive Miramira, Etonia Waqa and Isoa Tuwai. The backs are Isikeli Rabitu and Simione Kuruvoli.
The match kicks-off at 8.35pm.
LINE-UP
Drua: 1. Haereiti Hetet, 2. Zuriel Togiatama, 3. Mesake Doge, 4. Mesake Vocevoce,5. Isoa Nasilasila, 6. Meli Derenalagi, 7. Motikiai Murray, 8. Elia Canakaivata, 9. Frank Lomani (c), 10. Isaiah ArmstrongRavula, 11. Ponipate Loganimasi, 12. Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, 13. Iosefo Masi, 14. Selestino Ravutaumada, 15. Vuate Karawalevu.
Replacements: 16. Tevita Ikanivere, 17. Samuela Tawake, 18. Livai Natave, 19. Vilive Miramira, 20. Etonia Waqa, 21. Isoa Tuwai, 22. Simione Kuruvoli, 23. Isikeli Rabitu.
Brumbies: 1. James Slipper, 2. Billy Pollard, 3. Allan Alaalatoa (c), 4. Nick Frost, 5. Lachlan Shaw, 6. Tom Hooper, 7. Rory Scott, 8. Charlie Cale, 9. Ryan Lonergan, 10. Noah Lolesio, 11. Corey Toole, 12. David Feliuai, 13. Len Ikitau, 14. Andy Muirhead, 15. Tom Wright.
Replacements: 16. Lachlan Lonergan, 17. Blake Schoupp, 18. Feao Fotuaika, 19. Cadeyrn Neville, 20. Luke Reimer, 21. Harrison Goddard, 22. Declan Meredith, 23. Ollie Sapsford.
Match officials
Referee: Jordan Way: Assistant Referees: Graham Cooper, Matt Kellahan; TMO: James Leckie.
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