Vodafone Fijiana XVs during training in Brisbane, Australia, on May 30, 2024. Photo: Oceania Rugby
The Vodafone Fijiana XVs captain Karalaini Naisewa has been ruled out of Sunday’s must win clash against Samoa in the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship in Brisbane, Australia.
The Mosese Rauluni-coached side needs the win to confirm their spot in the 2025 Women’s Rugby World Cup in England.
Rauluni has appointed strong running second-five eighth Merewai Cumu to captain while powerhouse hooker turned prop Vika Matarugu as the vice-captain.
The match kicks-off at 6.30pm (Fiji time).
Line-up
Fijiana XVs: 1. Salanieta Nabuli, 2. Litia Marama, 3. Vika Matarugu (vice-captain), 4. Mereoni Nakesa, 5. Doreen Narokete, 6. Nunia Daunimoala, 7. Sulita Waisega, 8. Fulori Nabura, 9. Evivi Senikaravi, 10. Jennifer Ravutia, 11. Merewairita Neivosa, 12. Merewai Cumu (captain), 13. Atelaite Buna, 14. Adita Milinia, 15. Luisa Tisolo.
Reserves: 16. Keleni Marawa, 17. Anasimeci Korovata, 18. Tiana Robanakadavu, 19. Asinate Serevi, 20. Unaisi Lalabalavu, 21. Setaita Railumu, 22. Salanieta Kinita, 23. Merewalesi Rokouono.
