Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Head Coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has backed Kolora Lomani to call the shots at flyhalf in this weekend’s crunch match against the Western Force in Round 4 of Super Rugby Women.
In the starting 15, prop and last week’s winning try scorer Salanieta Nabuli starts at loosehead prop with captain Vika Matarugu at tighthead and Keleni Marawa at hooker.
In the middle row, Merevesi Ofakimalino partners Asinate Serevi. Nunia Daunimoala starts at blindside flanker position this week with the tough Salaseini Railumu at openside. Karalaini Naisewa starts as number 8 loose forward.
In the backline, Evivi Senikarivi starts at halfback, with Kolora Lomani at flyhalf. Merewairita Neivosa shifts to the left wing with Repeka Tove starting on the right wing.
Josivini Naihamu starts at inside centre with Vitalina Naikore starting at outside centre. Luisa Tisolo has been named at fullback.
For bench impact this week, Rawaqa has selected Loraini Senivutu as backup hooker, powerful prop Anasimeci Korovata at loose-head and Tiana Robanakadavu covering the tigh-thead prop position. Alfreda Fisher will cover for the locks, and Bitila Tawake backs up the loose forward trio. Setaita Railumu covers halfback with Ema Adivitaloga covering the inside halves. Alowesi Nakoci completes match-day squad as back-line utility.