Eroni Sau will be making his debut in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua against defending champions, the Crusaders this weekend.
The sledgehammer played a critical role for the Drua when they won the National Rugby Championship title in 2018.
Kemu Valetini is likely to also make his debut this weekend after being named in the 23-member team, while former captain, Meli Derenalagi will start on the bench.
Other players in the starting 15 include Meli Tuni, Tevita Ikanivere, Jone Koroiduadua, Isoa Nasilasila, Leone Rotuisolia, Joseva Tamani, Kitione Salawa, Elia Canakaivata, Frank Lomani, Teti Tela, Apisalome Vota, Iosefo Masi, Selestino Ravutaumada and Ilaisa Droasese.
The Drua will meet the Crusaders at 3.35pm Saturday at Churchill Park.
STARTING 15
1. Meli Tuni
2. Tevita Ikanivere (c)
3. Jone Koroiduadua
4. Isoa Nasilasila
5. Leone Rotuisolia
6. Joseva Tamani
7. Kitione Salawa
8. Elia Canakaivata
9. Frank Lomani
10. Teti Tela
11. Eroni Sau
12. Apisalome Vota
13. Iosefo Masi
14. Selestino Ravutaumada
15. Ilaisa Droasese
IMPACT
16. Mesulame Dolokoto
17. Emosi Tuqiri
18. Samuela Tawake
19. Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
20. Meli Derenalagi
21. Peni Matawalu
22. Kemu Valetini
23. Kalaveti Ravouvou
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