Fijian Drua v Waratahs to mark first match of new competition on Australian soil

The opening round of the revised Super Rugby Pacific draw will see the Fijian Drua face the Waratahs on Friday, 18th February next year, followed by the Reds playing the Rebels and the Force facing the Brumbies on Saturday night.

The Moana Pasifika and the Blues match in Auckland on 18 February will kick off the revised draw, commencing the start of a new era.

The Chiefs will host the Highlanders and the Crusaders will welcome the Hurricanes to Christchurch on February 19.

The new schedule retains the same competition format announced in November with a full round robin and single points table but will see the six New Zealand-based teams and six Australian-based teams play their opening eight matches on different sides of the Tasman due to COVID-19 travel restrictions.

All 12 clubs will converge in Melbourne in Round 10 for a Super Round that will feature a unique celebration of the ANZAC spirit and trans-Tasman fixtures will resume in Round 11.

[Source: Rugby.com.au/Stuff.co.nz]