Namoce Signs Two-Year Deal with Fijian Drua

It’s confirmed that Suva centre Iosefo Namoce has signed a two-year deal with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua.

He has been turning heads while playing for the Gungahlin Eagles 1st Grade team in the John I Dent Cup in Canberra. 

The former Queen Victoria School student, who can play at both inside and outside centre, was a member of the Fiji Airways Fijian 7s team at last year’s Oceania 7s tournament in the Solomon Islands. 

Sharing his enthusiasm at joining the Drua, Namoce said: “I am feeling a mix of excitement, pressure and nerves but ready to contribute and make a positive impact to the Club next season.” 

Namoce is no stranger to Drua players, having previously played alongside Drua development player John Muller for Suva in 2024. The same year, Namoce was named the Suva Rugby’s Rookie of the Year at the Suva Rugby Awards.

A true homegrown product, Namoce’s journey began when he joined Lakeba rugby club in Suva’s Escott Shield competition. 

Fijian Drua general manager rugby Baden Stephenson said: “Our club is very excited about Iosefo joining the Fijian Drua.

He is a player that has attributes that align to the Drua playing style and identity. Iosefo’s journey hasn’t always been straight forward, however; I am confident that our rugby environment can fast track him into a quality Super Rugby Pacific player.”

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