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9 February, 2026, 8:05 am
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9 February, 2026, 8:05 am Central - 23°C Rain

Matawalu will have a lot of competition next season

Matawalu will have a lot of competition next season

By Alipate Narawa
23/12/2023
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Peni Matawalu

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Peni Matawalu has sent his Christmas greetings.

Matawalu hopes that we all enjoy Christmas and the New Year.

The nippy half back will have a lot of competition trying to get into the game day squad next season with Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli and Philip Baselala also in the squad.

The Drua open their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific campaign against the Blues on 24th February.

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