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April 2, 2025, 2:45 pm
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Naisewa to lead Drua Women in semi-final clash

Fiji One News Team
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Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Head Coach Ifereimi Rawaqa has named the experienced Karalaini Naisewa to lead the Drua in their fourth straight semi-final appearance.

In the starting 15, Bitila Tawake starts at loosehead with powerhouse prop Anasimeci Korovata at tighthead and Keleni Marawa at hooker.

In the middle row, the Drua has been boosted with the return of Mereoni Nakesa at lock, partnering Asinate Serevi . Alfreda Fisher starts at blindside flanker position this week with Salaseini Railumu at openside. Naisewa starts as the number 8 loose forward.

In the backline, Kolora Lomani starts at halfback, with Salanieta Kinita returning at flyhalf. Alowesi Nakoci starts left wing with Repeka Tove starting on the right wing. Ema Adivitaloga replaces the injured Josivini Naihamu at inside centre with Vice-Captain Vitalina Naikore starting at outside centre. Luisa Tisolo has been named at fullback.

For bench impact this week, Rawaqa has selected Isabella Koi, Loraini Senivutu, Tiana Robanakadavu, Nunia Daunimoala, Rusila Nagasau, Setaita Railumu, Merewairita Neivosa and Evivi Senikarivi.