Defending BSP Farebrother Sullivan Trophy champion Nadroga will be without the services of national 7s rep Joeli Lutumailagi for this Saturday's game against Northland.

Lutumailagi, who has been the Stallions try scoring machine for the past 3 weeks, has not recovered from the injury he sustained last weekend against Ovalau.

This has left coach Esala Nauga with no choice but to replace him with young Sakiusa Gavidi who will be tasked with keeping an eye on Northland vice captain Aisake Katonibau who is one of the best outside centers in provincial rugby.

Nauga has made 9 changes to his starting 15 from the side that played against Ovalau last week with the return of Jerry Naureure, Setefano Somoca, Rupeni Nasiga, Etonia Naba and Iliesa Ratuva.

Nadroga will still be without the services of national reps Mosese Volavola, Jonetani Ralulu and Emosi Vucago who are also still nursing injuries.

They have also brought in the services of most of their U20 reps to start on the reserve bench since most of the senior reps are unavailable.

Nadroga will take on Northland on Saturday at 4pm and you can catch a live commentary on our sister station Viti FM.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi