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Naisewa to play 30th game as Fijian Drua Women host Super W semifinal

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  • Prop Karalaini Naisewa will play her 30th match for the Fijian Drua Women in their Super Rugby W semifinal against the Queensland Reds.
  • Naisewa is the most capped player and top try-scorer for the Drua Women.
  • Head coach Mike Legge acknowledges the pressure of hosting Fiji's second-ever Super W semi-final, with a familiar squad named for the match.

McDonald's Fijian Drua Women prop Karalaini Naisewa is set to make her 30th appearance for the club on Saturday when they face the Queensland Reds in the Super Rugby W semifinal in Lautoka. Naisewa, who hails from Narata village in Nadroga, holds the record for the most appearances and is the team's leading try-scorer with 10 tries.

She will pack down in the front row alongside her older sister, Keleni Marawa, who will be playing her 23rd match for the Drua. This milestone match for Naisewa highlights her significant contribution to the team's success.

they’re embracing the pressure.

— Mike LeggeHead coach's comment on the team's mindset ahead of the semifinal.

Head coach Mike Legge expressed that the squad is aware of the challenge ahead as they prepare for Fiji's second-ever Super W semi-final. The team has named a largely unchanged lineup from their last regular season match, with Ivamere Rokowati being the only new addition to the match day 23, coming off the bench. The Drua will host the Reds at 1 p.m. on Saturday, with the match broadcast live on FBC Sports.

the squad is under no illusions about the enormity of the task at hand, as they host Fiji’s only second Super W semi-final.

— Mike LeggeHead coach's assessment of the team's challenge in the semifinal.
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