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Ra star winger eyes Drua jumper

Nabura attended Nalawa Central School for his primary education before enrolling at Ra High School for his vocational studies.

Tuesday 10 November 2026 | 11:00

Ra winger Navitalai Nabura

Ra winger Navitalai Nabura on attack against Naitasiri during their Farebrother Trophy challenge at the National Stadium, Suva on November 7, 2026.

Photo: Leon Lord

Ra rugby winger Navitalai Nabura has set his sights on taking his rugby ca­reer to the next level, with aspirations of representing the Fijian Drua and the Fly­ing Fijians in the future.

The Namara, Ra, native was named Player of the Match after Ra defeated Naitasiri 32-27 to hoist the Farebrother-Sullivan Trophy for the first time at the National Stadium in Suva last Saturday.

"I'm grateful to God for the talent and strength. It was also a blessing to get the job done," Nabura said.

"I'll have to continue to work harder to achieve success in my rugby career."

Nabura attended Nalawa Central School for his primary education before enrolling at Ra High School for his vocational studies.

He also represented his village team in Na­mara.

"I urge the youths around the country to uti­lise their God-given talents. I'm so happy to be able to play at the National Stadium in Suva."

He played a key role in his side's victory; us­ing his blistering pace to gain valuable me­tres and scored a try in their historic win over Naitasiri.

Nabura confirmed that he was previously part of the wider Fiji men's sevens rugby squad, alongside his team-mate and former Fijian Drua halfback Peni Matawalu.



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