Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head Coach Glen Jackson is keeping his squad fresh in the opening rounds of 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific, with 10 changes to the match day 23 this week to face the Waratahs.

Following a long trip back from Napier, New Zealand with only a six-day turnaround, the Round 3 squad features a number of players who pushed the Brumbies all the way two weeks ago. Also returning to the squad is Etonia Waqa, who returns to the match day squad after a long injury spell.

Head Coach Glen Jackson has retained both his centers from last round, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Inia Tabuavou.

In the starting 15, prop Haereiti Hetet is back at loosehead prop, with Samuela Tawake at tight-head and Captain Tevita Ikanivere at hooker.

In the middle row, Isoa Nasilasila partners Leone Rotuisolia . Joseva Tamani is back at blindside flanker with Motikiai Murray retaining his place at openside. Meli Derenalagi starts as number 8 loose forward.

In the backline, Simione Kuruvoli starts the match at halfback, partnering Caleb Muntz who is at flyhalf. The dynamic wing duo of Vuate Karawalevu and Ponipate Loganimasi return to the left and right flanks respectively. After an impressive debut last week, Iniai Tabuavou retains his spot at inside center along side the versatile Tuidraki Samusamuvodre at outside centre. Ilaisa Droasese completes the starting line-up at fullback.

For bench impact this week, Jackson has selected Mesulame Dolokoto as backup hooker, Livai Natave at loosehead and Mesake Doge covering the tighthead prop position. Second rower Etonia Waqa will cover for the locks, and Kitione Salawa backs up the loose forward trio. Peni Matawalu cover at halfback with Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula covering flyhalf. Kemu Valetini completes match day squad as back line utility.