The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be hosting their annual Community Blitz in the country this Friday to further strengthen links with the world’s best fans.
The Drua says players will also pay a visit to fans in the North and will engage with students and staff of Seaqaqa District and Seaqaqa Primary schools.
Drua Community Programme Lead, Ben Takubu says the programme is to get players out in the community, to encourage young people make healthy lifestyle choices by demonstrating physical activity, healthy eating and promoting the sport to the next generation through the Get Into Rugby Program (GIR).
Takubu says they will also use the opportunity to get fans excited about the upcoming season and their home matches.
He says the community activation is also a self-development opportunity for the Drua players.
The Programme Lead says it reminds them of the important responsibility they have as role models for fans.
He says they also realise that they represent these communities and the country every time they put on a Drua uniform.
Takubu says the schools for the community initiative were selected through collaboration with Fiji Rugby Union’s Development Unit with Drua players Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, Philip Baselala and Jack Volavola visiting Seaqaqa District School and Seaqaqa Primary School.
He says Isikeli Rabitu, Jone Naqiri and Etonia Waqa will be visiting Nakelo District School and Sanatan Dharam Primary School in Nausori.
Motikiai Murray, Joe Tamani and Aisea Tuisese will be at John Wesley Primary School and Pundit Vishnu Primary School in Suva.
Mesake Doge, Peni Ravai and Maika Tuitubou will be at Lautoka Methodist Primary School and Lautoka Central Primary School.
Taniela Rakuro, Meli Tuni and Isikeli Basiyalo are going to be at Vatukoula Marist Convent School and Tavua Primary School on Friday.
