Semi Final 1 Fijian Drua W v Western Force W

Pomare returns in major boost for Force's Super W semi-final tilt

Wed, Apr 17, 2024, 11:56 AM
Ben Somerford

The Western Force have received a major boost for Friday’s historic Buildcorp Super Rugby Women’s semi-final with the return of inspirational skipper Trilleen Pomare.

Pomare missed the Force’s thrilling 38-36 win over the ACT Brumbies with a minor knock but is named to start in the side’s first-ever semi-finals appearance.

Japan international front-rower Misaki Suzuki comes into the team as a reserve to replace hooker Sara Cline who has departed for international duty with Canada for the upcoming Pacific Four Series.

The pair are the only two changes from the side that beat the Brumbies in Canberra on Saturday to clinch third spot.

The Force take on reigning back-to-back champions Fijian Drua from 12:35pm WST on Friday at HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

The Super W semi-final will be live on Stan Sport, while there will be regular updates @WesternForce on social media.

Game details

Fijian Drua v Western Force

Friday 19 April, 12:35pm WST

HFC Bank Stadium, Suva

Live on Stan Sport

Force:

1. Alapeta Ngauamo
2. Hera-Barb Malcolm Heke
3. Natsuki Kashiwagi
4. Michaela Leonard
5. Rosie Ebbage
6. Lucy Dinnen
7. Anneka Stephens
8. Tamika Jones
9. Samantha Wood
10. Nicole Ledington
11. Siutiti Ma’ake
12. Trilleen Pomare (c)
13. Sheree Hume
14. Brooklyn Teki-Joyce
15. Renae Nona

16. Misaki Suzuki
17. Hannah Palelei
18. Harono Te Iringa
19. Libya Teepa
20. Keira MacAskill
21. Dallys Tini
22. Haylee Hifo
23. Georgia Cormick

Drua:

1. Salanieta Nabuli
2. Keleni Marawa
3. Anasimeci Korovata
4. Jade Coates
5. Asinate Serevi
6. Nunia Daunimoala
7. Sulita Waisega
8. Karalaini Naisewa (c)
9. Setaita Railumu
10. Jenifer Ravutia
11. Adita Milinia
12. Merewalesi Rokouno
13. Vani Arei
14. Merewairita Neivosa
15. Atelaite Buna

16. Litia Marama
17. Bitila Tawake
18. Vika Matarugu
19. Mereoni Nakesa
20. Fulori Rotagavira
21. Evivi Senikarivi
22. Salanieta Kinita
23. Repeka Tove