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We are targetting 7s players we believe will be successful in 15s - Raiwalui

We are targetting 7s players we believe will be successful in 15s - Raiwalui

By Semi Turaga
30/09/2021
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High-Performance Unit Simon Raiwalui.

Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High-Performance Unit Simon Raiwalui says they have a depth chart and have identified certain sevens players from within their squad that they believe will be successful in 15s.

He was responding to a question on whether an attempt is being made to secure most of the Tokyo Olympic gold medal-winning 7s players for the Fijian Drua.

Raiwalui says they are not targetting a percentage of players.

He stresses they are targetting players they believe will be successful.

A further 27 players will be revealed in the coming weeks as new signings for the Fijian Drua for next year's Super Rugby Pacific.

There are now 10 players officially confirmed for the Drua's foundation squad for next year's Super Rugby Pacific.

They are Olympic gold medalists Meli Derenalagi and Napolioni Bolaca, Namosi wing Vinaya Habosi, Suva prop Meli Tuni, Flying Fijians halfback Serupepeli Vularika, lock Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta who plays for Tasman in New Zealand's National Provincial Championship, winger Onisi Ratave, loose forward Nemani Nagusa and rising star halfback Simione Kuruvoli.

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

The Drua will be joined by the Crusaders, Blues, Chiefs, Highlanders, Hurricanes, Melbourne Rebels, Brumbies, NSW Waratahs, Queensland Reds, Western Force and the Moana Pasifika.

Each team will play 14 regular season matches with every side hosting seven matches.

There will be one points table with teams ranked one to 12 based on competition points.

The top eight teams on the points table will qualify for a three-week playoff format.

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