Drua offers special deal to fans

Get ready for the match-up you thought you’d never see! The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have announced ticket prices for the historic ‘Battle of Fiji’ clash against the Skipper XV Select on Friday, February 6.

The two teams will play for the Sun Bell Trophy, an important part of the Drua’s pre-season before the start of the 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

The Skipper XV Select is made up the best local talent from the top tier of Fiji’s provincial competition, the Skipper Cup. The match-up is the brainchild of Drua head coach Glen Jackson, which was accepted by Fiji Rugby and the affiliated Unions.

The Battle of Fiji will kick off at 4pm at Lautoka’s Churchill Park. Ticket prices are flat at $5 per per-son for the grass embankment and $10 for the Timber, Southwest and Waitui Stands, with a limited number of Platinum Stand tickets available at $15 per person.

The Drua has added a further incentive for fans with a rare two-for-one deal offer. Fans who purchase tickets for the Fijian Drua vs Moana Pasifika season opener (February 14 at Churchill Park) will get the same tickets in the same category for the Battle of Fiji completely free of charge.

Drua general manager Commercial Shane Hussein said: “The interest in the Battle of Fiji is really high, so we’ve made ticket prices as affordable as we could.

“It is going to be a Fiji rugby fan’s dream– the opportunity to watch their favorite Drua and provincial players bring intensity, flair and excitement on 6th February to Lautoka,” he said.

“It’s also a great chance for fans to take advantage of the 2-for-1 deal if they purchase a Drua vs Moana Pasifika ticket. This is fantastic value for two straight weeks the Battle of Fiji on February 6 followed by the Battle of the Pacific on February 14.”

Drua co-captain Temo Mayanavanua said: “I’ve heard they’ve been preparing really well and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be a hell of a clash.

“So, they’ll be young, ambitious and talented players and hungry as well to be in the spot for the Skipper Cup as well.

“My message to the people is for them to come and see massive hits, fancy off-loads and Fijian flair at its best in Lautoka, that will be awesome.”

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