Drua Players Get Green Light to Play in Skipper
“I have just come out of a meeting where we have talked, we have discussed that and there will be players made available this week,” Bryne said.
Wednesday 21 February 2024 | 14:41
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players’ availability to play in the Skipper Cup competition starting this Saturday will elevate the Fiji Rugby major division level of competition.
Drua head coach Mick Byrne said apart from the 23 players in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Blues this Saturday those who will be released to play are those not carrying injuries.
Bryne is expected to name his 23 players tomorrow with the team flying out on Friday for their SRP opener the following day at Okara Park, Whangarei, New Zealand.
Last season Drua players were released towards the end of the Skipper Cup season.
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Byrne is also offering the opportunity for coaches to come and be part of their (Drua) training during the week.
“If they want - hopefully it forms a close relationship between Skipper Cup and Drua because we are now functioning at the same time,” he said.
Skipper Cup matches this Saturday: Suva v Ba, Nadi v Lautoka, Yasawa v Naitasiri, Macuata v Nadroga and Namosi v Tailevu.
Super Rugby Pacific Round 1 draws: Friday 6.35pm Chiefs v Crusaders at FMG Stadium, Waikato, Hamilton; 8.35pm Rebels v Brumbies at MCG Stadium, Melbourne; 11pm Force v Hurricanes at HBF Park, Perth. Saturday 3.35pm Blues v Fijian Drua at Okara Park, Whangarei; 6.05pm Highlanders v Moana Pasifika at Forsyth Barr Stadium,Otago and 9.05pm Reds v Waratahs at Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane.
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