Fijiana Drua

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Fijiana Drua
Founded2022
Coach(es)Senirusi Seruvakula
Captain(s)Bitila Tawake
League(s)Super W
2022 Super W seasonChampions

Fijiana Drua is a Fijian rugby union team. Rugby Australia announced that they joined Australia's Super W competition and will be based in Australia for the whole competition.[1]

History[]

The Fijiana Drua would be the first Fijian team to join the Super W competition with the support of the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program.[2] The Fiji Rugby Union announced that Rooster Chicken were the official sponsors of the Fijiana Drua for the current Super W season.[3][4]

Fijiana Drua won all matches of the 2022 Super W and claimed the title in their historic first season. They defeated the NSW Waratahs 32–26 in the final.[5][6][7]

Current Squad[]

On 9 February, the squad for the 2022 Super W season was announced.[8][9]

Fijiana Drua Super W squad

Props

  • Fiji
  • Fiji
  • Fiji Bitila Tawake (c)
  • Fiji
  • Fiji Joma Rubuti
  • Fiji

Hookers

Locks

  • Fiji
  • New Zealand
  • Fiji
  • Fiji Akosita Ravato
  • Fiji Merevesi Ofakimalino

Loose Forwards

  • Fiji Sereima Leweniqila
  • Fiji Ema Adivitaloga
  • Fiji

Scrum-halves

  • Fiji Rusila Tamoi
  • Fiji
  • Fiji

Fly-halves

Centres

  • Fiji
  • Fiji Litiana Lawedrau
  • Fiji Raijieli Laqeretabua
  • Fiji
  • Fiji
  • Fiji

Wingers

  • Fiji
  • Fiji
  • Fiji
  • Fiji Younis Bese

Fullbacks

Coaching staff and management[]

Coaching Staff announced by Fiji Rugby Union:[10]

  • Head Coach: Senirusi Seruvakula
  • Assistant Backs Coach: Michael Legge
  • Assistant Forwards Coach: Inoke Male
  • Trainers: Sanaila Vitau, Tavaita Rowati
  • Physio: Ratu Isimeli Veigisigisi
  • Analyst: Josua Vuto
  • Team Manager: Talei Mow

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022-02-08). "Fijiana Drua added to Super W for 2022". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-03-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ^ "Fijiana Drua Join Super W 2022". PacificAus Sports. Retrieved 2022-07-10.
  3. ^ Prasad, Vashneel (2022-03-11). "Rooster Chicken is the official Fijiana Drua sponsor". Official Website of Fiji Rugby Union. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  4. ^ Matairakula, Talei (2022-03-11). "Rooster Chicken is official Fijiana Drua sponsor". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  5. ^ "Fijiana Drua cap off unbeaten season with historic comeback win over Waratahs". the Guardian. 2022-04-23. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  6. ^ Magick, Samantha (2022-04-25). "Fiji celebrates historic Fijiana Drua win". Islands Business. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  7. ^ Williamson, Nathan (2022-04-23). "Fijiana Drua claim Super W title in epic Grand Final". www.rugby.com.au. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
  8. ^ Cama, Akuila (2022-02-09). "Fijiana Drua squad for Super W named". Fiji Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2022-03-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  9. ^ Biudole, Noa (2022-02-11). "Bright future". FijiTimes. Retrieved 2022-03-17.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  10. ^ Romena, Romeka (2022-02-10). "Seruvakula is Fijiana Drua head coach". fijilive.com. Retrieved 2022-07-09.
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