A virtual knockout clash awaits both the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua and the New South Wales Waratahs, with both sides needing a win to secure a place in the Super Rugby top six.
Speaking to fijivillage Sports from the Drua’s base in Nadi, coach Glen Jackson says the players are highly motivated and remain focused on their goal of reaching the top six this season.
Jackson says that for a young club like the Drua, having players such as Kitione Salawa nearing his 50th cap with several others nearing the milestone highlights the growing experience and development within the squad.
He reiterates the importance of having experienced players in the squad and speaks highly of the Bull Peni Ravai.
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He says that strong performances in the Blue Drua jersey will ultimately benefit the white national jersey, saying success at club level contributes to the strength of Fiji’s national team.
The Fijian Drua women's team will play a warm-up match against the Waratahs women at 1.05pm Saturday.
The Fijian Drua men will play the Waratahs at 4.35pm at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
In other matches, the Chiefs will face the Highlanders at 7:05pm tomorrow, the Blues will take on the Hurricanes at 7:05pm Saturday, and the Force will meet the Reds at 9:35pm.
