Drua prepares for Australian competition

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Mosese Voka of the Fijian Drua in action. Picture: FT FILE/ZIMBIO

ELEVEN Flying Fijians have been drafted into the Fiji Airways Drua team for the Australian National Championships.

The Drua started their preparation last Saturday for their first match next month that will be held at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori.

Coach Senirusi Seruvakula said the NRC competition has had a positive mpact on the local players.

“Last year we had two players who after the competition were drafted into the Flying Fijians team. These two were local based players,” Seruvakula said.

“We have eleven players this year, this competition is the pathway to the Warriors and Flying Fijians teams.

The Drua team will take on Melbourne Rising in their first encounter in the NRC competition at Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori

Forwards – Eroni Mawi, Joeli Veitayaki, Mateo Qolisese, Ratunaisa Navuma, Mesulame Dolokoto, Vugakoto Veremalua, Mosese Ducivaki, Luke Tagi, Alivereti Rabukawaqa, Tevita Naqali, Peni Naulago, Albert Tuisue, Mosese Voka, Johnny Dyer Jone Navori, Filimoni Seru, Eremasi Radrodro, Peni Raidre.

Backs – Serupepeli Vularika, Frank Lomani, Peni Matawalu, Alivereti Veitokani, Jone Manu, Cyril Reece, Jona Sawailau, Poasa Waqanibau, Apisalome Vota, Asesela Atunaisa, Avete Daveta, Levani Kurumudu, Aporosa Tabulawaki, Apisalome Waqatabu, Enele Malele.

Shadow Players – Atunaisa Maiono, Seru Cakobau, Penijamini Makutu, Samuela Saqiwa, Sailosi Dawai, Elia Canakaivata, Aisea Natoga, Veramu Dikidikilati, Peni Vukayawa, Apenisa Deve, Joseva Turuva, Asesela Ratudamu.

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