Fijian Drua
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The Fijian Drua have today announced a further five players who will join the squad for the Club’s debut Super Rugby Season. Stepping onboard the Drua are outstanding 7s forward Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Flying Fijian and former NRC Drua stalwart Serupepeli Vularika, Suva prop Meli Tuni, Namosi flyer Vinaya Habosi, and NPC Premiership winning Ta$man Mako forward Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta.
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More player signings announced:
The Fijian Drua have welcomed six additional squad members for its debut Super Rugby Pacific 2022 season. Joining the team are Olympic Gold Medallist and 7s star Kalione Nasoko, Flying Fijians and Nadroga prop Jone Koroiduadua, Namosi and former NRC Drua halfback Ratu Peni Matawalu, Flying Fijians and Naitasiri lock Chris Minimbi, Northland (NZ NPC) flanker and former Fiji U20 Captain Raikabula Momoedonu, and Namosi centre Kalaveti Ravouvou.
Media release with more info:
WAVE THREE ANNOUNCEMENT CONFIRMS SIX MORE FIJIAN DRUA SQUAD MEMBERS
The Fijian Drua have welcomed six additional squad members for its debut Super Rugby Pacific 2022 season. Joining the team are Olympic Gold Medallist and 7s star Kalione Nasoko, Flying Fijians and Nadroga prop Jone Koroiduadua, Namosi and former NRC Drua halfback Ratu Peni Matawalu, Flying Fijians a
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@stargazer absolutely staggered Raikabula Moemoedonu who plays for Northland Taniwha has made the Drua ..the article says he has been making waves in Northland , for me he’s not looked up to NPC level , just because a player is an NPC squad does not mean he’s up to Super Level ..
I have to say good luck to Riks , and I stand to be corrected , but I am totally surprised by this selection . -
Who's the Drua conditioning coach, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa would be a great prospect if they get him fit!
Yeah I've not seen much of Momoedonu to suggest he is a super level player, but good luck to him, certainly has the physical attributes for it.
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Next group of player signings:
The Fijian Drua, Super Rugby Pacific’s newest club, have unveiled another six additions to their roster for the 2022 competition. New additions include promising former Fijian and New Zealand age-group prop and rising Northland (NPC) star Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, former NRC Drua centre Apisalome Vota, 2016 Rio Olympics Fiji 7s gold medallist Kitione Taliga, Fiji U20 lock Isoa Nasilasila, Nadroga flanker Rusiate Nasove and Sydney University second rower Ratu Leone Rotuisolia.
Media release: https://www.fijirugby.com/four-forwards-and-two-backs-revealed-in-wave-four-player-announcement/
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Kaliopasi Uluilapeka who is in the Northland Taniwha team ,came north from Wellington at the begining of the year weighing a wopping 148kgs ..has dropped down to 130Kgs
Really wrapt for the Pasi and the work he has put in , hopefully his journey will continue in the Drua , with his ball skills has the ability to be a Charlie Famuauina type player . -
@steven-harris yeah I have seen a bit of him playing club footy this season too, definitely a talented individual!!
From what I hear, has certainly embraced his club up here too (Old Boys Marist) apparently a few times sitting on the bench for the b's prior to starting for the A's.
Certainly struggled with pace of the game at club level sometimes too, but he always looked like he was enjoying himself!
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Engine room boost in wave five player announcement
The Fijian Drua have bolstered their forward stocks for Super Rugby Pacific 2022, with five new additions to the roster announced today.
Headlining today’s announcement is 47-cap Flying Fijians prop Manasa Saulo. He is joined by current Flying Fijians tighthead Samuela Tawake, Fijian 7s star Kitione Salawa Junior, Suva lock Sorovakatini Tuifagalele, and Melbourne Rising and NSW Waratahs squad member Joseva Tamani.
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FIJIAN DRUA ANNOUNCE COACHING & MANAGEMENT STAFF
The Fijian Drua have today announced the coaching and management team for its inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign. The Club has made the following five appointments:
William Koong as Head Physiotherapist
Brad Harris as Assistant Coach
Glen Jackson as Assistant Coach
Peceli Derederenalagi as Team Manager
Nico Andrade as General Manager
The five join Head Coach Mick Byrne and Head of Athletic Performance Nacani Cawanibuka to chart the course for the Fijian Drua’s maiden Super Rugby voyage. -
Media release: FIJIAN DRUA UNVEIL NEW BRAND IDENTITY FOR TEAM AHEAD OF ENTRY TO SUPER RUGBY PACIFIC
That media release has some interesting info about what "Fijian Drua" means.
The new logo:
Twitter: @Fijian_Drua (https://twitter.com/Fijian_Drua)
Facebook: @FijianDruaOfficial (https://www.facebook.com/FijianDruaOfficial)
Instagram: @fijiandruaofficial (https://www.instagram.com/fijian_drua_official/)
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BIG NAMES AND EXCITING PROSPECTS UNVEILED IN WAVE SIX PLAYER ANNOUNCEMENT
The Fijian Drua have today announced five forward and two backline additions to the squad for their inaugural Super Rugby Pacific campaign. Wave Six player announcements feature seasoned reps and exciting young prospects as the Fijian Drua continue on their maiden voyage to Super Rugby. These include Flying Fijians Mesulame Dolokoto, Teti Tela and Haereiti Hetet, Fijian U20s and Warriors’ star Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, young Nadi standout forward Vilive Miramira, as well as NZ-based Counties Manukau NPC stars Zuriel Togiatama and Viliame Rarasea.
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@stargazer said in Fijian Drua:
Baden Kerr ...
Is he Fijian or do they have spots available for non Fijian?
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"Kerr becomes the squad’s first non-Fiji eligible player to provide injury cover and depth in the crucial playmaker role."
Nawai, Ravutaumada and Kerr join Fijian Drua for 2022 Super Rugby Pacific
Three new players have been added to the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua squad preparing for the 2022 Super Rugby Pacific competition. They are Suva hal
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@kiwiwomble said in Fijian Drua:
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Yeah they said they were going to be 100% Fijian qualified, that lasted long...
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Fijian Drua now also have a NZ forwards coach:
DRUA APPOINTS GREG FLEMING AS FORWARDS COACH | Fijian Drua
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has today announced the appointment of Greg Fleming as the Club’s new Forwards Coach ahead of the 2023 Super Rugby Pacific season.
