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13 April, 2026, 3:11 pm
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Cakobau steps up in unfamiliar role to rescue Drua after late injury blow

Cakobau steps up in unfamiliar role to rescue Drua after late injury blow

By Alipate Narawa
13/04/2026
Penaia Cakobau

In a story for the ages, Swire Shipping Fijian Drua player Penaia Cakobau stepped up when his team needed him most, playing in a position he had only ever been in once and saving the day.

Cakobau, who is a hooker, stepped in after loosehead prop Haereiti Hetet got injured during their warm-up ahead of their round 9 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific game against the Force.

Insert: Jacko on Cakobau April 13


We should be getting an update from the Drua later today on the seriousness of Hetet's injury.

Meanwhile, the Drua will have their work cut out for them this weekend as the ACT Brumbies will be looking to get back at them after their 42-26 loss in Ba.

The Fijian Drua play the Brumbies at 9.35pm Saturday.

In other games, the Blues will meet the Highlanders at 7.05pm Friday, the Waratahs will face Moana Pasifika at 9.35pm. On Saturday, the Chiefs host the Hurricanes while the Force meet the Crusaders at 11.55pm.

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