The Nadi rugby team has suffered a major set-back in the quest to lift the Farebrother Sullivan trophy on Saturday against Naitasiri.

Captain Asaeli Driu has been ruled out of the important match as he has not fully recovered from the knee injury sustained from the Digicel Cup final against Nadroga.

Coach Iliesa Tanivula said while Driu's leadership will be missed on Saturday they have a capable replacement like Aporosa Vata to lead the jet-setters.

Tanivula added Vata is not new to the role as he captained the Crusaders to win the Colonial Cup.