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Match Complete
Fijian Drua
20
| C. Millar |  | 81 | ||
| S. Gilbert |  | 80 | ||
| C. Millar | | 75 | ||
| T. Tele'a | | 74 | ||
| J. Taylor | | 59 | ||
| 51 | | P. Loganimasi | ||
| 47 | | I. Armstrong-Ravula | ||
| 46 | | S. Kuruvoli | ||
| C. Millar | | 45 | ||
| V. Lasaqa | | 43 | ||
| 40 | | I. Rabitu | ||
| T. Umaga-Jensen | | 39 | ||
| 37 |  | I. Armstrong-Ravula | ||
| C. Millar | | 13 | ||
| T. Filimone | | 12 | ||
| T. Filimone | | 1 |
| 7 | Tries | 3 | ||
| 4 | Conversions | 1 | ||
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 1 | ||
| 0 | Field Goals | 0 |
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Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph has made nine changes to his starting side in an attempt to break a four-game losing streak in the match against Fijian Drua on Saturday (5.05pm AEST). Join The Roar for live score updates.
Cameron Millar (10) and Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens (15) have come into the side while Folau Fakatava returns to the No. 9 jersey to replace Nathan Hastie.
Co-captain Hugh Renton is back at No. 8 jersey, while there is a debut for winger Taniela Filimone.
Mitch Dunshea, Caleb Tangitau and Te Kamaka Howden were ruled out with injuries, while Sean Withy is suspended.
Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson has shifted Caleb Muntz to fullback and added young Philip Baselala on the bench.
Jackson has also named new co-captains for the match, with Mesulame Dolokoto and Iosefo Masi taking on the leadership role in the absence of Tevita Ikanivere and Frank Lomani.
HIGHLANDERS (1-15): Ethan de Groot, Henry Bell, Sosefo Kautai, Will Stodart, Fabian Holland, Oliver Haig, Veveni Lasaqa, Hugh Renton (co-c), Folau Fakatava, Cameron Millar, Jona Nareki, Timoci Tavatavanawai (co-c), Thomas Umaga-Jensen, Taniela Filimone, Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens
Replacements: Jack Taylor, Daniel Lienert-Brown, Saula Ma’u, Tai Cribb, Nikora Broughton, Adam Lennox, Sam Gilbert, Tanielu Tele’a
DRUA (1-15): Haereiti Hetet, Mesulame Dolokoto (co-c), Mesake Doge, Mesake Vocevoce, Isoa Nasilasila, Joseva Tamani, Isoa Tuwai, Elia Canakaivata, Simione Kuruvoli, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Ponipate Longanimasi, Inia Tabuavou, Iosefo Masi (co-c), Selestino Ravutaumada, Caleb Muntz
Replacements: Zuriel Togiatama, Peni Ravai, Samuela Tawake, Leone Rotuisolia, Vilive Miramira, Philip Baselala, Isikeli Rabitu, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre
Referee: Nic Berry
Assistant Referees: Jordan Way, Jeremy Markey
TMO: Brett Cronan
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