Vocevoce Starts, As Kuruvoli Returns Against Moana

Young Mesake Vocevoce has been named in the starting line-up for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side that will take on Pacific brothers Moana Pasifika at Melbourne on Saturday.

Simione Kuruvoli makes a return to international rugby after the Rugby World Cup in 2023 and debuting off the bench is Junior Ratuva, a new inclusion into the line up this year.

Still out injured are Ilaisa Droasese and speedster Taniela Rakuro.

The game will be at AAMI Park in Melbourne and will start at 6.05pm.

First 15

1. Livai Natave
2. Tevita Ikanivere
3. Mesake Doge
4. Mesake Vocevoce
5. Isoa Nasilasila
6. Etonia Waqa
7. Elia Canakaivata
8. Meli Derenalagi (c)
9. Frank Lomani
10. Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula
11. Selestino Ravutaumada
12. Apisalome Vota
13. Iosefo Masi
14. Epeli Momo
15. Isikeli Rabitu

Impact

16. Mesulame Dolokoto
17. Haereiti Hetet
18. Jone Koroiduadua
19. Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
20. Vilive Miramira
21. Simione Kuruvoli
22. Kemu Valetini
23. Junior Ratuva