Fijians in Crusaders Side Add Tempo
“The Fijian brothers and they’re playing well. No doubt our team will get around them afterward. And you know, have a chat with them,” he said.
Thursday 07 March 2024 | 15:49
The Fijians in the Crusaders side to face Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will add to the tempo in round three of the 2024 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash at Churchill Park in Lautoka this Saturday.
The Crusaders have All Blacks prop George Bower, winger Sevu Reece, Chay Fihaki, former Fiji Water Flying Fijians winger Manasa Mataele, and former New Zealand Under-20 outside back Jone Rova in their squad this season.
Bower, Reece, and Fihaki have been named in the starting lineups.
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Mick Byrne said it is good for them, as they will love coming here with family and friends.
Crusaders and All Blacks prop George Bower during training in Christchurch, New Zealand, on March 5, 2024. Photo: Crusaders
“The Fijian brothers and they’re playing well. No doubt our team will get around them afterward. And you know, have a chat with them,” he said.
Bryne added that Bower and others are several pretty experienced.
“It’ll be good for them. You know, you’ll always see the families around and they’ll feel really good. They’ll be excited about coming here and good luck,” he said.
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