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Great opportunity for the boys to challenge themselves against the best – Byrne

Great opportunity for the boys to challenge themselves against the best – Byrne

By Alipate Narawa
08/03/2023
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Mick Byrne

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Mick Byrne says they will be looking forward to the role their fans play as they responded well playing in front of their family, friends, and all their fans last year.

Byrne stated during a press conference via Zoom that they will be looking forward to their 16th player or as he jokingly says their 16,000 players cheering them on as they face defending Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific champions, the Crusaders.

He says from their perspective it is a great opportunity for the boys to challenge themselves against the best in the competition and they are really looking forward to it.

The Drua will face the Crusaders at 3.35pm Saturday at Churchill Park.

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