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June 24, 2026, 3:42 pm
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Stolz to Start, Raitubu Returns for Drua Women’s Round Four Clash

Fiji One News Team
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McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women Head Coach Mike Legge has retained the core of the side that featured in last week’s Round 3 clash, making just two changes for Saturday’s final Super Rugby Women’s pool match against the Queensland Reds at Ballymore Stadium in Brisbane.

Michella’e Stolz comes into the starting line-up at fullback, with Litiana Vueti shifting to the bench.

The match-day 23 also welcomes back winger Aqela Raitubu, who returns from injury after missing last week’s clash.

In the starting 15, Karalaini Naisewa retains her place at loosehead prop, with Tiana Robanakadavu at tighthead. Keleni Marawa gets a start this week at hooker. All three were named in the Super Rugby Women’s Team of the Week after a stellar showing against the Brumbies.

In the middle row, Mereoni Nakesa starts at lock position partnering with last week’s McDonald’s Fiji Player of the Match Carletta Yee.

Nunia Daunimoala lines up at blindside flanker with Salaseini Railumu at openside. Sulita Waisega (8) starts the match at number 8.

In the backline, Kolora Lomani starts at halfback, partnering Varanisese Qoro, who is at flyhalf. Aqela Raitubu starts on the left wing with Atelaite Buna on the right wing.

Josivini Naihamu starts at inside centre with Merewairita Neivosa at outside centre.

Michella’e Stolz completes the starting line-up at fullback.

For impact this week, Bitila Tawake is backup hooker, Zipporah Sorokacika is loosehead, with Keri Lawavou covering the tighthead prop position.

Karavaki Lutumaibau will cover for the locks and Alfreda Fisher backs up the loose forward trio. Evivi Senikarivi will cover the halves with Verenaisi Ditavutu covering the centres. Litiana Vueti completes matchday squad, covering the back three.