Iosefo Masi, a prominent center for Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, is set to make a strong return for the 2025 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season. After recovering from a knee injury sustained during the Pacific Nations Cup, Masi has resumed training and is enthusiastic about the upcoming season. “I’m in the second week of training and I love it,” he stated during an interview in Nadi.
Additionally, Joe Tamani, a lanky backrower, is also rejoining the Drua after spending a year with Colomiers Rugby Club in the French ProD2 competition. Tamani, known as “Smokin’ Joe,” has dedicated himself to an intensive seven-week pre-season training regimen. He expressed his satisfaction with the team’s progress, particularly in terms of fitness, stating, “We reached our goals as some of the boys came in unfit and are now ready to run on the field.”
Frank Lomani, co-captain of the Drua, is optimistic about the future of the team and their potential success at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. He highlighted a significant victory against Wales in Cardiff, noting it as a morale booster for the team. Lomani emphasized that with international matches concluded, the focus now shifts back to preparing for the Super Rugby Pacific competition, with excitement building for their first game set for February.
This positive outlook for the Fijian Drua bodes well for both the players and their supporters as they gear up for the 2025 season, with the team showing both resilience and a strong commitment to improvement.
Overall, the news underscores the determination of the players to recover and excel, fostering hope for an electrifying upcoming season that could lead to significant achievements for the Drua and the national team on the world stage.
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