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19 February, 2026, 12:41 pm
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We need to start strong - Mayanavanua

We need to start strong - Mayanavanua

By Alipate Narawa
16/02/2026

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua says they need to start strong.

Mayanavanua highlighted this after their 40-26 loss to Moana Pasifika, saying they cannot depend on a try or a penalty to wake them up.

He says if they take the initiative to start strong and take control of the game, that is 100 percent in their control.

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The Drua co-captain says they cannot dwell on this game too much as they need to move on

Meanwhile, the Brumbies currently top the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific table with 5 points ahead of the Waratahs also with 5 and Moana with 4 points.

The Drua are in ninth place with the Western Force in last.

The Drua play the Waratahs at 8.35pm Friday at Allianz Stadium.

In other games, the Hurricanes host Moana Pasifika at 6.05pm Friday, the Highlanders will meet the Chiefs at 6.05pm Saturday, the Force will face the Blues at 8.35pm while the Crusaders play the Brumbies at 2.35pm Sunday.


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