15 January, 2026, 12:07 am Central - 25°C Clouds

Drua brace for a tough challenge against leaders Chiefs

Drua brace for a tough challenge against leaders Chiefs

By Mosese Raqio
20/04/2023
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Mick Byrne

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be bracing themselves for another huge challenge as they will try and topple the unbeaten Chiefs on their home turf in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round 9 clash tomorrow.

Coach Mick Byrne says the Chiefs play some different styles of rugby and they have a good open-field game.

He says the Chiefs are tough upfront and they will make sure they meet them in the physicality of the game.

Byrne says they are gaining a lot of confidence in the way they are playing and last week the boys realized that they make some good grounds if they carry hard.

He says the Chiefs have named a strong side this week and they will want to stay at the top of the table but regardless of the team that they field, they still have a good depth in their side.

The Fijian Drua will play the Chiefs at 7.05pm tomorrow in Waikato.

In other matches this week, the Rebels take on the Crusaders at 9.35pm tomorrow, the Blues will take on the Waratahs at 7.05pm on Saturday, while the Western Force will play the Highlanders at 9.35pm Saturday.

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Tuiketei stresses Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying
Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei has stressed this afternoon that the Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying.Tuiketei stated ...
7 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Sawani to Colo-i-Suva Water Project to commissioned in February next year - Soderberg
The Sawani to Colo-i-Suva Water Project is expected to be commissioned by February next year.This was highlighted by the Water Authority of Fiji CEO ...
7 hours ago

Search continues for two men swept away by strong currents
The search continues for a 50-year-old man and a 65-year-old man who were swept away by strong river currents in separate incidents on Monday ...
7 hours ago

New vehicle to strengthen Fiji Cancer Society’s community outreach
Kontiki Finance has continued its long-standing partnership with the Fiji Cancer Society by donating a fully maintained vehicle to support the ...
8 hours ago

FDB workshop calls for inclusive climate-resilient solutions
Expanding access to climate-resilient services for rural and hard-to-reach communities was a key focus of discussions at the FDB Climate Resilient ...
9 hours ago

Alleged ATM card thief granted bail
Niraj Prasad, who allegedly stole an ATM card earlier this month, has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court. Prasad is charged with one ...
11 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Electricity tariff increase for users consuming more than 100 units
There is an increase in the electricity tariff rate for consumers using more than 100 units from 1 January next year.Fijian Competition and Consumer ...
12 days ago

Fiji needs to act on human trafficking indicators associated with Grace Road Group
The United States remains deeply concerned about indicators of trans-national organised crime and human trafficking in Fiji associated with the Grace ...
23 days ago

Cheap seed oils are not good for our health - O'Neill
With over 80 percent of deaths in Fiji caused by cardiovascular disease based on the 2011 report, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O’Neill is ...
23 days ago

TOP