Swire Shipping Fijian Drua celebrated a statement 42-22 victory over the ACT Brumbies at Four R Govind Stadium in Ba on Saturday, but head coach Glen Jackson warned that discipline must improve after the side picked up two yellow cards during the match. Jackson said the win was significant for the squad, but stressed there are clear areas to tighten up before their next test.
The Drua produced a comprehensive scoreboard performance to down the Brumbies, but the two yellow cards — penalties that temporarily reduced the team’s numbers on the field — were a blunt reminder of lapses that could be costly against tougher opposition. Jackson singled out discipline as a main focus in training this week, saying the team cannot afford to give opponents opportunities through indiscipline.
“While we are happy with this achievement, there were still areas that we could’ve done better, and we will need to work on this before our next game next weekend,” Jackson said, urging players to stay focused as preparations shift immediately to their upcoming fixture. He has scheduled intensive sessions to correct the specific breakdowns that led to the cards and to reinforce game-management across 80 minutes.
The Drua’s next match is away to the Queensland Reds at Churchill Park in Lautoka, kick-off 4.30pm this weekend. Jackson called on supporters to turn out in force at Churchill Park to back the team, saying home-ground backing can make a difference as the side looks to build momentum from the Ba result. Fans unable to attend can watch the game live on FBC Sports.
Saturday’s result marks another notable moment for the Fijian franchise and will raise expectations among supporters, but Jackson’s measured response underlines a pragmatic approach: celebrate the win, then work on fundamentals that will be tested in quick succession during the season. The coaching staff will also use game footage from the Brumbies match to highlight moments where discipline and decision-making slipped, and to reinforce structures that protected the team when at full strength.
With a short turnaround to the Reds fixture, the Drua have limited time to convert the positives from their 42-22 victory into consistent performance. Jackson’s message is clear — the club wants the confidence of a big win to translate into a cleaner, more controlled display at Churchill Park, where vocal local support could prove decisive.
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