The Suva President XV coaching staff has named Dale Tonawai to captain the side against the Otago Highlanders for Saturday's Super 14 warm up game at Churchill Park.
Manager Ratu Isei Rayawa has confirmed that Coach Inoke Male and Sale Sorovaki have faith in Tonawai to lead a team that consists of most players that have donned the national jumper.
Rayawa adds that like any other players playing in the Suva President XV, Tonawai has alot to prove in this match where most of the players will be out to impress national selectors to be picked for the Fiji Warriors and Barbarians team for the Pacific Rugby Cup this year.
The Suva President XV team to play the Otago Highlanders will be named tonight for Saturday’s game which will kick-off at 2.30pm at Churchill Park.
A live commentary will be heard on our sister radio station Viti FM.
Tonawai to captain Suva President XV
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