Fijian Drua to face Western Force in Perth double-header

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This Sunday, the Fijian Drua and their women's team will play against the Western Force in Perth. Both matches are important for each team in their respective competitions. The Fijian Drua will face the Force in round six of the Super Rugby Pacific, while the women's team will compete in the Super Rugby W series. Coaches Glen Jackson and Ifereimi Rawaqa are eager for their teams to perform well. The Drua men are coming off a loss to the Brumbies in Canberra. Meanwhile, the Drua women are fresh off a win against the Reds in Lautoka. Rawaqa emphasized the importance of consistency and believes that pushing each other in training is beneficial for the team. Rawaqa has made changes to the women's lineup, including a change at flyhalf. Kolora Lomani will start in this position as Salanieta Kinita is out due to a head injury. Other changes include returning players Josivini Naihamu and Evivi Senikarivi, with Salanieta Nabuli keeping her position after scoring a crucial try last week. The Western Force women are also fielding a strong team. They welcome back Wallaroos captain Michaela Leonard, along with other key players returning from injury. Their matchup against the Drua women is set for 9:05 PM NZ time at HBF Park. In the men's game, Jackson knows the Force will be eager for a home win after a tough loss to the Crusaders. He stressed the need for his team to stay disciplined and focus on their own game strategy. The Drua men are seeking their second win of the season and hope to secure a top-six finish. The Fijian Drua have also made some changes to their lineup. Several players are coming back from rest or injury. Key players will be looking to strengthen their game, especially on the offensive side. The match is scheduled to kick off at 7:05 PM NZ time.


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