Three key Nadroga players are ruled out for tomorrow's Colonial Farebrother Sullivan trophy challenge against Naitasiri at Ratu Cakobau Park.
Former national 7s rep Rupeni Nasiga, winger Aporosa Tabulawaki and fullback Simeli Koniferedi are down injured and have been replaced in the starting line-up.
Nasiga will be replaced at lock by Etonia Naba while Mesulame Soqo comes in at centre, moving current 7s rep Joeli Lutumailagi onto the wing.
Other interesting changes in the front row will see Fiji Warriors prop Setefano Somoca starting ahead in place of Apisai Turukawa.
Captain Tiko Matawalu said the players named by the coaching staff know what is at stake for them tomorrow.
The Naitasiri and Nadroga match will kick-off at 3pm tomorrow and a live commentary of the match can be heard on our sister station Viti FM.
3 Key Nadroga players ruled out
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