Tevita Ikanivere, the captain of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, is looking forward to the upcoming season and aims to refine their game strategies for the matches ahead. He shares his excitement about playing before the home crowd, which provides a unique motivation akin to last season.
Ikanivere is particularly delighted about the seven home matches lined up for the Drua, with four games set to take place at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva and three at Churchill Park in Lautoka. He is especially anticipating their first home encounter against the Brumbies on February 15 in Suva.
With enthusiasm for the new format, Ikanivere emphasizes the necessity of approaching each game methodically. “I’m looking forward to playing the Brumbies here at home, and I’m excited for that first home game in Suva,” stated Ikanivere. “We’ll focus on taking it one game at a time, building through the preseason and offseason to ensure our game plans are on point. I’m eager for all our games next year.”
The Drua’s upcoming home fixtures feature matches against the Crusaders, Brumbies, Reds, and Blues in Suva, alongside games against the Chiefs, Waratahs, and Western Force in Lautoka.