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Nasoko among 6 new players confirmed for the Drua

Nasoko among 6 new players confirmed for the Drua

By Shanil Singh
05/10/2021
Kalione Nasoko .

Kalione Nasoko is the latest Olympic gold medalist who has been confirmed for the Fijian Drua.

He joins fellow 7s stars Napolioni Bolaca and Meli Derenalagi.

Nasoko was among the six players who were revealed today which also includes Nadroga prop Jone Koroiduadua, Namosi halfback Ratu Peni Matawalu, Naitasiri lock Chris Minimbi, former Fiji U20 Captain Raikabula Momoedonu and Namosi centre Kalaveti Ravouvou.

Fijian Drua Interim CEO Brian Thorburn says their final squad is beginning to take shape and the vast majority of the squad of 37 will be announced by the end of next week.

16 players have now been announced and a further 21 are expected to be unveiled by the end of next week.

Some of the players which have already been confirmed are Flying Fijians halfback Serupepeli Vularika, lock Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, winger Onisi Ratave, loose forward Nemani Nagusa and rising star halfback Simione Kuruvoli.

Super Rugby Pacific will kick off on 18th February next year.

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