Blues eye Origin II

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BLUES coach Vula Dakuitoga is not holding back and says the team is on a mission to clinch the 2020 Vanua State of Origin series in game two today.

“We are ready to take whatever the Maroons throw at us even if they throw a house, the mission is we secure the series now,” Dakuitoga said.

With three late changes because of injuries, Dakuitoga has still named a powerful line-up.

“We had to make some last-minute changes because of injury, but nonetheless those who have been selected know what is expected of them.

“Playing in your opponents ground wont be easy, but we will take everything they dish out and serve them a double dose.”

The Western Maroons host the Eastern Blues at Prince Charles Park in Nadi today with the women’s match at 12:30pm followed by the main game at 2:30pm.

Blues line-up: 1. Ropate Tobe 2. Aminio Siga 3. Pio Seci (VC) 4. Inoke Vasuturaga 5.Josua Camaisala, 6. Penaia Leveleve 7. Penioni Tagituimua 8. Aapakuki Tavodi (C) 9. Apimeleki Lutu

10. Eseroma Melo 11. Iilisavani Jegesa

12. Eparama Rubuni 13. Joasa Drodrolagi 14. Timoci Namotokula 15.Lekima Vuki 16. Waisale Vesikula 17. Sevanaia Koroi