The Senirusi Seruvakula-coached Fiji Airways Drua side rounded off their first week of training at the Sigatoka sand dunes yesterday.

“This training is to test the players mental toughness,”Seruvakula said.

“It also allows the players to work and bond stronger.

“This is the first time the Drua are training at the dunes and we need to try something different in our preparations from last year.

“The boys have been doing well since we started camping on Tuesday. We managed to accomplish what we planned to do and we are going in the right direction.”

The squad return to camp in Nadi on Tuesday and training resumes on Wednesday.

“We will have a 60-minute rugby game with Nadi Army rugby team next Friday,”he said.

2018 NRC Fixtures For Fiji Airways Fijian Drua

Round one: September 1 Fiji Drua v Melbourne Rising, Nausori, Ratu Cakobau Park, 3pm;

Round two: September 8 Fiji Drua v Brisbane City, Churchill Park, Lautoka.

Round three: September 15Queensland Country v Fiji Drua, Mackay, BB Print Stadium, 1pm.

Round four: September 23 Sydney v Fiji Drua, Sydney, Concord Oval, 3.00pm.

Round five: September 29 Fiji Drua v NSW Country Eagles, Nausori, Ratu Cakobau Park, 3.00pm.

Round six: October 6 Fiji Drua v Canberra Vikings, Lautoka, Churchill, 3.00pm.

Round seven: October 13 Western Force v Fiji Drua, Perth, UWA Sports Park, 200pm

Semifinals:  October 20 1st v 4th, October 21 2nd v 3rd

The final will be played on Saturday October 27.

Fiji Airways Drua extended squad:

Fiji Airways Drua senior member Eremasi Radrodro (right) during training at the sand dunes in Sigatoka on August 18,2018. Photo: Waisea Nasokia

Forwards – Eroni Mawi, Joeli Veitayaki, Mateo Qolisese, Ratunaisa Navuma, Mesulame Dolokoto, Vugakoto Veremalua, Mosese Ducivaki, Luke Tagi, Alivereti Rabukawaqa, Tevita Naqali, Peni Naulago, Albert Tuisue, Mosese Voka, Johnny Dyer Jone Navori, Filimoni Seru, Eremasi Radrodro, Peni Raidre.

Backs – Serupepeli Vularika, Frank Lomani, Peni Matawalu, Alivereti Veitokani, Jone Manu, Cyril Reece, Jona Sawailau, Poasa Waqanibau, Apisalome Vota, Asesela Atunaisa, Avete Daveta, Levani Kurumudu, Aporosa Tabulawaki, Apisalome Waqatabu, Enele Malele.

Edited by Osea Bola

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