The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua demonstrated remarkable resilience and teamwork with a 28-24 victory over the Gallagher Chiefs in their recent Super Rugby clash. Head coach Glen Jackson highlighted the crucial contributions from bench players, stating, “We needed more from our bench, and I thought they were very good today.” This effective rotation was key in sustaining player stamina, leading to notable performances from substitutes like Elia Canakaivata and Motikiai Murray.
This victory holds great significance for the Drua, marking their first win of the season and boosting them to seventh place in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific standings after four rounds. Captain Frank Lomani praised the team’s achievement, attributing a significant part of their success to the unwavering support from their home crowd.
On the other hand, Chiefs’ head coach Clayton McMillan acknowledged his team’s struggles and viewed the match as a necessary wake-up call, stressing the importance of regrouping and learning from their experience.
Following this win, the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women are scheduled to face the Brumbies Women at Churchill Park in Lautoka next Saturday, highlighting the positive momentum within the Fijian rugby landscape.
This win not only represents a turning point for the Drua but also instills a sense of hope and rejuvenation within the team and their supporters. As they look forward to future matches, the Fijian rugby community remains optimistic that this victory will inspire even greater performances in the upcoming games.
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