Waratahs eye three-peat win
“To play in Fiji will be special for the Fijians, but it’s also a great opportunity for us to come over here and play in front of a different crowd.”
Friday 24 July 2026 | 12:30
Fijian Drua chief executive officer Jeff Miller (left) and Rugby Australia High Performance operations manager, national teams & competitions Denver Murnanein with the Super W trophy in Nadi on July 23, 2026.
Photo: Fijian Drua Media
Defending Super W champions NSW Waratahs are embracing the challenge of chasing a third consecutive Super W title.
The side arrived into the country last night and will be hosted by the McDonald’s Fijian Drua side at Ba’s Govind Park in tomorrow’s final.
Captain Emily Chancellor said the team was excited to play in Fiji and experience the atmosphere in front of local fans.
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“We’re really looking forward to the opportunity to play here,” Chancellor said.
“It’s a great opportunity.
“We’ve hosted many finals and played Fiji in Melbourne, Brisbane, and Sydney.
“To play in Fiji will be special for the Fijians, but it’s also a great opportunity for us to come over here and play in front of a different crowd.”
Despite carrying the expectations that come with being defending champions, Chancellor said the side welcomed the pressure.
“Coming as the defending champions, it’s pressure to have, but we like playing under pressure.
“The Waratahs have been a successful team in Super W, and this year we’re looking forward to continuing that legacy, holding on to the title and hopefully making it a three-peat.”
She said the Fijian Drua had been confident after the teams met earlier in the competition.
“They said to us after the round match, ‘We’ll see you in the final.’
“We’ve had a bit of a harder road to get there, but we’re glad we’re here. We know they won’t take this game lightly and they’ll be excited.”
The Waratahs have named Caitlyn Halse at fullback, with Desiree Miller shifting to the wing. Taj Heald and Piper Simons have been added to the bench.
The match kicks off at 1pm.
