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June 6, 2024, 4:00 pm
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Drua named, ready to take on Blues in quarter finals

Irfaan Khan
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The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have named their squad for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal clash against the Blues in Auckland this Saturday.

Head Coach Mick Byrne has retained his starting line-up from the win against the Melbourne Rebels last week, as the Drua make their second consecutive quarter-final appearance in just three seasons.

A front row of Livai Natave, Tevita Ikanivere, and Mesake Doge will look to challenge the Blues scrum, with a second row of Mesake Vocevoce and Leone Rotuisolia rounding out the tight five.

Etonia Waqa, Kitione Salawa, and captain Meli Derenalagi are the loose forward trio. Frank Lomani and Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula continue their strong halves partnership and will look to unleash the attacking threats of the Drua backline.

That backline is headlined by Salestino Ravutaumada on the right wing, with Waqa Nalaga on the left and Ilaisa Droasese completing the back three.

In the midfield, a blockbuster Drua Naming06 – 2 matchup at center sees Iosefo Masi take on Reiko Iowane, playing outside the iceman Kemu Valetini.

The match will kick off 7:05pm on Saturday at Eden Park.