Ben Volavola signs with Drua

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have signed former Flying Fijian fly-half Ben Volavola, adding experience and leadership to their squad ahead of the 2027 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

The 48-test playmaker returns home after a professional career spanning Super Rugby and Europe. Volavola has made 74 professional appearances for the NSW Waratahs, Crusaders, Melbourne Rebels, Queensland Reds, Racing 92 in France and Leicester Tigers in England.

He represented Fiji at the 2015 and 2019 Rugby World Cups and scored 296 Test points, placing him third on the nation’s all-time points-scoring list.

Volavola said he was excited to return home with his family and contribute to the club’s future success.

“I’m really excited to come back home with my family and join everyone at the club and help build a culture that brings even more success to the Drua,” he said.

“I’m also excited to see all the fans, play at home and spend time with them after games during the season.”

Fijian Drua General Manager Rugby Baden Stephenson said Volavola’s experience would be invaluable for the club’s younger players.

“We are delighted to welcome Ben back home to Fiji and into the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua family,” Stephenson said.

“His leadership, game management and professionalism will be invaluable to our young squad both on and off the field.

“Ben has always been passionate about contributing to Fijian rugby, and we believe his experience and mentorship will play an important role in helping us continue to develop the next generation of Drua and Flying Fijians players.”

Volavola’s arrival strengthens the Drua’s flyhalf options as the club continues preparations for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific campaign.