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19 February, 2026, 2:19 pm
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19 February, 2026, 2:19 pm Central - 30°C Rain

Drua inside centre Isikeli Rabitu will be linchpin against the Tahs

Drua inside centre Isikeli Rabitu will be linchpin against the Tahs

By Mikaele Liga
19/02/2026
Inside centre Isikeli Rabitu

Inside centre Isikeli Rabitu is set to be the key figure in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua's backline this week as the Drua prepare to take on the New South Wales Waratahs in round two of the Super Rugby Pacific competition tomorrow.

The robust Tailevu centre was recruited straight out of Suva Grammar School during the Dean’s competition in 2023.

Since making his debut, Rabitu has played 13 matches for the Drua and scored his first try against the Blues in 2024.

Drua head coach Glen Jackson says Rabitu’s contract extension through to 2028 highlights his quality, describing him as one of the club’s finest players to wear the No.12 jersey.


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Jackson says Rabitu's midfield combination with Tuidraki Samusamuvodre will be sensational, and he knows they will do well.

The Drua play the Waratahs at 8.35pm tomorrow at Allianz Stadium, Sydney.

In other games, the Hurricanes host Moana Pasifika at 6.05pm tomorrow.

On Saturday, the Highlanders host the Chiefs at 6.05pm, the Force meet the Blues at 8.35pm, while the Crusaders meet the Brumbies at 2.35pm on Sunday.





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