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Fiji Airways Fijian Drua coach Senirusi Seruvakula has made seven changes to his starting line up to face New South Wales Country in the Australian National Rugby Championship.

Seruvakula has brought back Suva’s full-back, Enele Malele to boost the starting line‑up after an impressive week in camp and also has put together an exciting new halves combination where Peni Matawalu will team up with Caleb Muntz at 9 and 10.

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TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 #OurIslandBoys the Fiji Airways Fijian Drua side to take on NSW Country Eagles in round 3 of the @nationalrugbychampionship has been announced and BOY are we excited. Drua, Latui and Suva legend Enele Malele makes a return PLUS a new look halves combination that is 🔥 Check out who will #SailwithPride this weekend for the Drua ⛵

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Rusiate Nasove and skipper Eremasi Radrodro will run the flanks behind Epeli Radaniva and Tevita Naqali at lock with Vodafone Fijian Under‑20 skipper Tevita Ikanivere returning to the number 2 jersey.

Seruvakula says the team has been working hard and he expects them to get better.

He says senior players have stepped up, making sure the new players understand their game style so they can keep improving.

The Fijian Drua will take on NSW Country Eagles in round 3 of the NRC in Sydney at 6pm tomorrow.

Fijian Drua Squad.

1.Joeli Veitayaki

2.Tevita Ikanivere

3.Mosese Ducivaki

4.Tevita Naqali

5.Epeli Radaniva

6.Eremasi Radrodro

7.Rusiate Nasove

8.Jonny Dyer