Isoa Neivua surprise inclusion to Nadroga team
Neivua has been bracketed with winger Sakiusa Navaka in the Stallions team that was named by coach Esala Nauga yesterday.
The Navosa lad last played for Nadroga last season and his return was welcomed by the coaching staff after experienced inside center Paula Karatu was ruled out of the final.
Nadroga captain Tiko Matawalu leads a very experienced side which has the likes of former national rep Aca Ratuva in the starting lineup with Mosese Volavola, Rupeni Nasiga and Etonia Naba.
Other big names in the Stallions team are 7's captain, Emosi Vucago, Jonetani Ralulu and Simeli Koniferedi.
Naitasiri has also named a powerful team with the likes of Vesi Rarawa, Jimilai Nakaidawa, Wise Vatuvoka, Koli Vunaki and Nasoni Roko in the team.
The Digicel Cup final between Nadroga and Naitasiri kicks-off at 3.30pm Saturday at Rt Cakobau park in Nausori and you can catch the live commentary of this game on our sister station Viti FM.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
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