Fijian Drua
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Tupou to Debut Off the Bench for Moana Pasifika in Rotorua as Basiyalo Earns Drua Super Rugby Pacific Debut
Two Super Rugby Pacific squads are finalised with high-profile debuts and hometown stories. Moana Pasifika name Jimmy Tupou off the bench for the Rotorua clash, while Sikeli Basiyalo earns his first Super Rugby start for the Drua on the wing. A watchful blend of experience and pace ahead of the weekend.
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Drua edge Force 24-22 in Churchill Park thriller as Basiyalo notches debut try
An edge-of-the-seat Round 9 showdown delivered drama from start to finish, capped by a debut try and a late twist that had the crowd on their feet. A bruising clash kept fans guessing right until the final whistle.
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Isikeli Basiyalo to Make Drua Debut in Preseason at Churchill Park
A Nadroga-born utility back earns a surprise midweek call-up and a potential Super Rugby debut at Churchill Park. Isikeli Basiyalo’s climb—from development squads to Fiji U20s and sevens—highlights the Drua’s bold push to grow homegrown talent. A personal milestone wrapped in a larger story of community backing and opportunity.
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Manasa Mataele set for emotional return as Drua host Western Force in Lautoka
Manasa Mataele returns to face his former club as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua host the Western Force in a high-stakes round-nine clash at Churchill Park. An emotional reunion and a late-game tilt promise a compelling chapter in Lautoka.
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Western Force chase mental edge in Lautoka clash with Drua in Super Rugby Pacific
Mindset and momentum collide in Lautoka as the Force take on the Drua in a fiery Super Rugby Pacific clash. With travel weariness, local conditions, and a passionate home crowd in the mix, the visitors will need composure and focus to test themselves on hostile soil.
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Basiyalo to Make Super Rugby Debut for Fijian Drua in Lautoka Clash with Dylan Pietsch
Rising Nadroga speedster Isikeli Basiyalo makes his Super Rugby debut on the Drua’s right wing, set for a marquee duel with Western Force winger Dylan Pietsch. A Churchill Park showdown that promises pace, power, and a telling glimpse of the Drua’s evolving game.
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Fijian Drua cut ticket prices for final Lautoka clash with Western Force at Churchill Park to boost crowds
Discounted tickets are set to boost the crowd for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s final Lautoka home game at Churchill Park. With family-friendly prices for Saturday’s clash against the Western Force, organizers are hoping fans turn out in force for a memorable send-off.
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Vakatawa to start at inside centre as Drua shuffle three late changes for Super Rugby Pacific clash with Western Force in Lautoka
Late changes shake up the Drua’s match-day 23 as a marquee signing steps into midfield for a pivotal Super Rugby Pacific clash with the Western Force at Churchill Park. A bench reshuffle and backline tweaks set the scene for Lautoka’s big showdown.
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Codie Taylor’s 150th cap fuels Crusaders to 69-26 win over Drua at Apollo Projects Stadium
Codie Taylor marks his 150th appearance with a hat-trick as the Crusaders celebrate a commanding win in their farewell at Apollo Projects Stadium. A night of milestone glow and ruthless set-piece dominance, capped by searing backline finishes.
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Drua lean into chaos as cyclone disrupts prep for Force clash in Lautoka
Chaos off the pitch, a bruising road trip and a race against time—the Drua gear up for a rapid turnaround. Coach Glen Jackson leans into the disruption, betting on freshness and resilience for a pivotal weekend clash.