Former Northland number 8 Ilitomasi Nawalu has joined the Suva 15's rugby team for this season.

Nawalu who helped Northland to win the Farebrother Sullivan trophy in 2007 is with the Navy team and will play his first game for Suva against Ovalau on Saturday.

Coach Bill Gadolo will miss the services of 13 regular reps in this game with the likes of Dale Tonawai, Leone Nakarawa, and Alefoso Yalayalatabua unavailable to travel to the old capital.
Suva currently leads the points table and are also undefeated after 3 round of competition.        

The Suva and Ovalau game will kick-off on Saturday at Nasau park at 3pm.