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Fijian Drua to lift standards and compete against the Crusaders - Derenalagi

Fijian Drua to lift standards and compete against the Crusaders - Derenalagi

By Navitalai Naivalurua
16/05/2022
Fijian Drua Captain Ratu Meli Derenalagi

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Meli Derenalagi says they will try to lift their standards this week and compete with the Crusaders in the Super Rugby Pacific.

Speaking after their 34-19 win against Moana Pasifika on Saturday, Derenalagi says they have always watched the Crusaders play in Super Rugby but this week, they will be facing the best side in Super Rugby.

The Fijian Drua are currently sitting in 11th place in the Super Rugby Pacific points table while the Crusaders are third.

The Fijian Drua will meet the Crusaders at 7.05pm Friday.

In other matches, the Reds will take on Moana Pasifika at 9.45pm Friday, the Chiefs will play the Force at 4.35pm Saturday, the Rebels will face the Hurricanes at 7.05pm Saturday, the Blues will meet the Brumbies at 9.45pm Saturday, and the Waratahs will take on the Highlanders at 3.35pm Sunday.



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