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Drua understands the pressure if Michael Hooper is included in Waratahs side this week

Drua understands the pressure if Michael Hooper is included in Waratahs side this week

By Navitalai Naivalurua
30/03/2022
Michael Hooper. [Image: planet rugby]

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua understand the inclusion of former Wallabies captain Michael Hooper in the Waratahs side in their Super Rugby Pacific match this week will be a challenge for them.

Coach Mick Byrne says he expects Hooper to be a menace for them as he brings a lot of experience to the Waratahs.

He says they will have to be ready for anything.

The Drua will meet the Waratahs at 8.45pm Friday.

In other Super Rugby Pacific matches this week, the Moana Pasifika will meet the Blues at 6.05pm this evening, the Crusaders will face the Highlanders at 6.05pm Friday, the Moana Pasifika will again meet the Blues at 6.05pm Saturday, the Reds will take on the Brumbies at 8.45pm Saturday, and the Chiefs will face the Hurricanes at 2.35pm Sunday.


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