Waratahs Hopeful of Win in Lautoka

After two narrow losses, NSW Waratahs are hopeful of finding their winning ways against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua at Lautoka’s Churchill Park on Saturday.

That was the gist of Waratahs head coach Darren Coleman’s interview.

“The season has been positive,” Coleman said as both teams are gunning for a win in the fifth round of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

“We’ve been playing better footy but there is one or two things we need to do right if we are to start winning.”

The Waratahs suffered two-point losses to Super Rugby powerhouses Highlanders and Blues.

Waratahs head coach Darren Coleman.

Coleman said they are excited to fly to Fiji to face the Drua.

“We’re excited to go over and play in front of 15,000 people at Churchill Park,” he added.

The wily coach said eventhough star centre Lalakai Foketi has been running with the team, he would not be playing against the Drua.

“It’s a little tight for Lalakai as he is working on his match fitness and should be fine for round six against the Brumbies.”

The Waratahs are expected to field No.8 Langi Gleeson and winger Mark Nawaqanitawase who were two players with Fijian descent in their squad. Also, former Fiji Bati rugby league winger Vuate Karawalevu could be likely his Super Rugby debut as well for the Waratahs.

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