Daugunu wants to see Super Rugby played in Labasa

Queensland Reds star winger Filipo Daugunu hopes to see a Super Rugby Pacific match be played at Labasa in the future.

This was the gist of his interview with SUNsports after their 21–6 win against the Fijian Drua at Churchill Park, Lautoka, on Saturday.

“Maybe one day if there’s a (Super Rugby) game that can be held in Labasa, because I’m from Labasa and I was born there.

“I’m hoping if they could take the game to Labasa one day,” Daugunu who was the former Labasa football goalkeeper said.

Now playing for the Australian Wallabies, Daugunu was instrumental for Reds dominance with his strong defence that contained the Drua’s attack.

Also, he made strong carries as Drua’s Ponipate Loganimasi, Ilaisa Droasese and Isikeli Rabitu struggled to put him down.

“Our main focus was to keep the ball and to win the game,” Daugunu said.

“Our motivation was to never give up, and we don’t know what the weather will be as it was raining from the start and sunny after that.”

The Queensland Reds team have a unique history and connection with Fiji as Daugunu is one of the many players with Fijian heritage that has represented the club.

“The connection is very important because there’s a lot of Fijians playing around the world even in Australia,” he said.

“To all the fans out there, thank you very much for coming not only for the Reds but for the Drua too.”