19 December, 2025, 5:27 am Central - 22°C Clouds

Heat in Fiji is the biggest challenge – Blues captain

Heat in Fiji is the biggest challenge – Blues captain

By Mansi Chand
08/05/2025
Blues captain Patrick Tuipulotu

As the Auckland Blues prepare for their first-ever Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in Suva, captain Patrick Tuipulotu says the heat will be their biggest challenge.

Following the team’s captain’s run at HFC Bank Stadium this afternoon, Tuipulotu says they are trying to adjust to the heat and stay hydrated.

When asked how important it is for them to win, Tuipulotu says they must get bonus points to get to the finals.

The Blues will face the Drua at 7.05pm tomorrow at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

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Blues Captain Patrick Tuipulotu speaks about the Suva heat and the need to beat the Drua to help their chances for another Final

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In other matches this week, the Waratahs will play the Reds at 9.35pm tomorrow, the Crusaders will take on the Chiefs at 7.05pm Saturday, and the Force will host the Brumbies at 9.35pm Saturday.


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