Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
16 March, 2026, 1:35 pm
Central - 31°C Rain
16 March, 2026, 1:35 pm Central - 31°C Rain

Vakatawa and Tabuavou inspire Drua Development’s dominant 48-5 win over Ba

Vakatawa and Tabuavou inspire Drua Development’s dominant 48-5 win over Ba

By Mikaele Liga
14/03/2026
Former French international Virimi Vakatawa and Inia Tabuavou were destructive for the Drua Development as they put on a dominant 48-5 win over Ba. 

The former Racing 92 players were slicing through the Ba backline creating havoc and setting up tries for the Development team. 


Halfback Simione Kuruvoli was calling the shots from the scrum and dictated the game well, marshalling his strong forwards led by the Rocket Joseva Tamani. 

The Drua led 38-5 at halftime. 

The second half began with Ba, who were still on their off-season program dominating possession, but the Development side's defence held in the boiling Ba heat. 

The Drua managed to score another 10 points in the second spell to extend their lead.

Drua Development Coach, Nemani Nadolo says he was proud of his team's effort. 

Nadolo says the centre combination was lethal between Vakatawa and Tabuavou, and hopefully they get game time next week. 

The Drua will face the Brumbies at 3.30pm in Ba this afternoon. 

Stay with us for updates. 

Mika
FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Family mourns father found dead in Nauluvatu a day before his birthday
Thirty years ago I gave birth to my youngest child, and today, on his birthday, I mourn his tragic death.This was shared by Makereta Wati, the mother...
38 minutes ago
LATEST NEWS
Family mourns father found dead in Nauluvatu a day before his birthday
Thirty years ago I gave birth to my youngest child, and today, on his birthday, I mourn his tragic death.This was shared by Makereta Wati, the ...
38 minutes ago

Westpac Fiji launch Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants
Westpac Fiji has launched its flagship community programme, the Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants, which gives the opportunity to empower 30 ...
1 hour ago

Former FijiFirst VP and Ketan Lal apply to register proposed FijiansFirst Party
Former FijiFirst Vice President Ravindran Kumaran and MP Ketan Lal have submitted their application for the registration of the proposed FijiansFirst ...
1 hour ago

Kinoya Assembly of God Church hit by fourth burglary, over $10,000 stolen
Concerns have been raised after the Kinoya Assembly of God Church experienced its fourth break-in, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damages ...
1 hour ago

Fiji loses Series and New York 7s title after 10-7 defeat against South Africa
A last-minute knock-on cost the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side the HSBC SVNS New York 7s and the 2025–2026 World Sevens Series title as they ...
2 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Fiji Sports Council Saga: Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
10 days ago

National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
17 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
17 days ago

TOP