Issak Fines Leileiwasa completed the first full 80-minute match of his professional rugby career against the Brumbies, earning praise from his coach for his composure, experience, and control of the game.
This was shared to fijivillage Sports by Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Glen Jackson from Nadi.
He says senior players, including Manasa Mataele, Virimi Vakatawa, and Kitione Salawa, stepped up at crucial moments, helping secure the win when the final whistle blew.
Jackson added that the squad is motivated to challenge the table leaders this Sunday and believes there is a strong chance of another victory.
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He also emphasized that player rotation will be important this week to manage workload, noting that Isoa Nasilasila has been a consistent workhorse throughout the season.
The Fijian Drua play the Chiefs at 4.30pm Sunday in Christchurch.
In other games, the Crusaders will face the Waratahs at 7.35pm tomorrow, the Hurricanes will meet the Brumbies at 5.05pm Saturday, the Blues play the Reds at 7.35pm, while the Highlanders will face Moana Pasifika at 2pm Sunday.
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