Super W 2023: Reds, Fijiana Drua confirm sides for Final

Thu, May 4, 2023, 4:16 AM
Nathan Williamson
by Nathan Williamson

The Queensland Reds and Fijiana Drua have confirmed their sides for Saturday's Super W Final in Townsville.

The Reds have confirmed a settled line-up as they look for their first title in the competition's history.

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Simon Craig has kept the same 23 that defeated the ACT Brumbies last week in Sydney, with captain Shannon Parry leading the way.

Wallaroos centre Cecilia Smith has overcome a head knock, passing the required concussion tests to be cleared to play.

Two-try hero Heleina Young remains on the wing, joined in the back three by Ivania Wong and Renae Nona.

Wallaroo Madison Schuck provides experience off the bench, joined by the likes of lock Tina Campbell and Kiwi import Sam Curtis.

As for the Drua, they have made a couple of changes to their squad as they hunt for back-to-back titles.

Captain Bitila Tawake moves to loosehead, allowing Keleni Marawa to start at hooker

Evivi Senikarivi earns a start in the halves alongside Jennifer Ravutia after her positive injection from the bench.

This pushes Setaita Railumu to the reserves, joined by Wainikiti Vosadrau and Laisani Moceisawana

Fulori Naqura is the new face in the reserves, replacing Makereta Tunidau.

The Drua will be out for revenge after their 45-22 defeat to the Reds a fortnight ago.

The match will be shown LIVE on Stan Sport and 9Gem, with coverage starting from 4:30 pm (AEST)

REDS (1-15): Bree-Anna Cheatham, Tiarna Molloy,  Cristo Tofa, Deni Ross, Annabelle Codey, Carola Kreis, Shannon Parry (c), Haidee Head, Diane Hiini, Carys Dallinger, Ivania Wong, Cecilia Smith, Alana Elisaia, Helena Young, Renae Nona,

RESERVES: Madi Schuck, Tazmin Sheppard, Theresa Soloai, Tina Campbell, Hana Lane, Sarah Lewis, Ellie Draper, Sam Curtis

DRUA (1-15):  Bitila Tawake (c), Keleni Marawa, Siteri Rasolea, Mereoni Nakesa, Asinate Serevi, Karalaini Naisewa, Sulita Waisega, Serima Leweniqila, Evivi Senikarivi, Jeniffer Ravutia, Kolora Lomani, Merwai Cumu, Vani Va'aga, Adita Christine Milinia, Luisa Tisolo

RESERVES: Joma Rubuti, Anna Korovata, Jade Coates, Doreen Narokete, Adi Fulori Nabura, Setaita Railumu, Wainikiti Vosadruau, Laisani Moceisawana

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