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20 February, 2026, 8:49 pm
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Expectations high for Baden Kerr

Expectations high for Baden Kerr

By Naveel Krishant
17/02/2022
Fijian Drua First five-eighth Baden Kerr. Photo: Fijian Drua

A lot of expectations and responsibility will be on Baden Kerr who is the only player in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua team that has Super Rugby experience and has been named to play against the Waratahs tomorrow night.

Kerr made the last of his 12 Super Rugby appearances for the Blues in 2014.

He has also played for teams such as Counties Manukau and Saracens.

Kerr will be joined by Simione Kuruvoli, Vinaya Habosi, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Apisalome Vota, Kitione Ratu and Selesitino Ravutaumada in the backline.

Jone Koroiduadua, Samu Tawake, Tevita Ikanivere, Isoa Nasilasila, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Meli Derenalagi, Kitione Salawa and captain Nemani Nagusa have been named in the forwards.

The Fijian Drua will play the Waratahs at 8:45pm tomorrow in Sydney.

In other Super Rugby matches, the Chiefs will take on the Highlanders at 3.35pm Saturday, the Crusaders will play the Hurricanes at 6.05pm Saturday, the Reds will face the Rebels at 8.45pm Saturday and the Brumbies meet the Western Force at 3pm Sunday.


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