Two potential debutants have been named in the Fijian Drua matchday 23 for a historic match in Ba. This weekend’s match against the ACT Brumbies will be the first time a Super Rugby Pacific fixture will be played in the province, with the match set to kick off at 3:30 pm.

Sairusi Ravudi and Iosefo Namoce are both in line to potentially debut for the Drua in round five, with the pair named on the bench. Former Wallaby Isaak Fines-Leleiwasa and Flying Fijians prop Peni Ravai have also been selected among the impact players.

Coach Glen Jackson has named hometown favourite Joji Nasova in the run-on side on the wing, with the 2024/25 HSBC SVNS Series Dream Team player joining Ilaisa Droasese and Ponipate Loganimasi in the outside backs.

Isikeli Rabitu will partner vice-captain Tuidraki Samusamuvodre in the midfield, with captain Frank Lomani links up with in-form playmaker Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula in the halves.

In the forwards, Haereiti Hetet has been named at loosehead prop. Hetet will pack down alongside hooker Zuriel Togiatama and Mesaka Doge, while locks Mesake Vocevoce and Isoa Nasilasila round out the tight five.

Etonia Waqa has been selected at blindside flanker, with openside Motikiai Murray and No. 8 Elia Canakaivata completing the loose forwards trio. Other impact players on the bench include Emosi Tuqiri, Vilive Miramira, Kitione Salawa and Isoa Tuwai.

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The Drua are looking to repeat their heroics from round three when they defeated the Hurricanes 25-20. Before that, the Drua had fallen 40-26 to Moana Pasifika to start the season, and lost 36-13 away to the NSW Waratahs in Sydney.

Fijian Drua to take on ACT Brumbies

Haereiti HetetZuriel TogiatamaMesake DogeMesake VocevoceIsoa NasilasilaEtonia WaqaMotikiai MurrayElia CanakaivataFrank Lomani (c)Isaiah Armstrong-RavulaPonipate LoganimasiIsikeli RabituTuidraki SamusamuvodreJoji NasovaIlaisa Droasese
ReplacementsSairusi Ravudi *Emosi TuqiriPeni RavaiVilive MiramiraKitione SalawaIsoa TuwaiIssak Fines-LeleiwasaIosefo Namoce *