Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson has shown faith in the versatility of young Isikeli Rabitu, naming the excitement machine at inside centre for this weekend’s Pacific showdown against Moana Pasifika.

As the side heads into Round 11 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific, Jackson has retained the core of the team which defeated the Waratahs in Lautoka.

The Head Coach is also managing the minutes played the blockbusting Elia Canakaivata, opting to bring the loose forward off the bench and starting Kitione Salawa at number 8. Season captain Tevita Ikanivere and Vuate Karawalevu make a return to the matchday 23.

In the starting 15, Peni Ravai retains his place at loosehead prop with Samuela Tawake at tighthead and captain Mesulame Dolokoto at hooker.

Isoa Nasilasila and Leone Rotuisolia retain their places in the middle row.

Etonia Waqa will start at blindside flanker with Motikiai Murray at openside. Kitione Salawa will start as the number 8 loose forward.

In the backline, Simione Kuruvoli starts at halfback, partnering Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula who is at flyhalf.

Speedster Ponipate Loganimasi starts the match on the left wing with Taniela Rakuro retains his right-wing spot.

Rabitu starts the match at inside centre this week with Inia Tabuavou (13) at the outside centre position. Karawalevu is at fullback.

For bench impact this week, Tevita Ikanivere is backup hooker, Meli Tuni at loosehead and Mesake Doge covering the tighthead prop position.

Mesake Vocevoce will cover for the locks and Elia Canakaivata backs up the loose forward trio.

Leone Nawai will cover halfback with Kemu Valetini covering flyhalf. Selestino Ravutaumada completes matchday squad as backline utility.