Rookie No.10 Stays Focus
Ravula confirmed that he has not been approached by the Fiji Rugby Union or New Zealand Rugby. He is also aware that signing up for the Drua means his first allegiance is for the Flying Fijians.
Tuesday 09 April 2024 | 16:03
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua first-five eight Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula. Photo: Josua Buredua
Rookie first-five eighth, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, is more focused on improving his performance with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.
Speaking to SUNsports, the 20-year-old admitted that he is yet to decide on whether to play for the Flying Fijians or keep his options open for the All Blacks.
"I've yet to make up my mind," he said.
"I'm more focused on the Drua outing (in the Super Rugby)."
Ravula confirmed that he has not been approached by the Fiji Rugby Union or New Zealand Rugby. He is also aware that signing up for the Drua means his first allegiance is for the Flying Fijians.
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua assistant coach Glen Jackson. Photo: Fijian Drua
"I'm focused on the Fijian Drua right now. That is my on and off the field performance.
"Now the boys are doing well. I haven't thought about it (international matches).
"I did not know about the test (Fiji v All Blacks) and everything about it. I just keep going day by day learning as much as I can from the experienced players."
Ravula said he has been learning a lot from Drua assistant coach Glen Jackson. Jackson who is fondly known as Jacko to the players is also a former international referee. He is also a first five-eighth who played for Chiefs in Super Rugby and the All Blacks Maori.
"We have Jacko, a world-class No. 10 who I'm learning from on and off the field. The more I play the more the better I will become."
Ravula is currently the Drua's top scorer with 65 points. He loves to play when put under pressure.
"Just watching heaps of kickers like Handre Pollard, he talks about pressure; my uncle Richie (Mou'nga) always talks about pressure. You need to learn to love it. Crazy lining-up a kick, all eyes on you and you have a minute on the clock, but it depends on how you handle it. It is fun whether I miss it, or I get it. Pressure is awesome."
The Drua is having a bye this week and will be back against the Hurricanes on Friday, April 19, at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.
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