Leading the Fijian Drua Women this year will be a great honour for two season campaigners.

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson is anticipating a structured and tactical contest against the NSW Waratahs this Friday.

Former Flying Fijians winger Manasa Mataele is set to make his debut for the Chiefs this weekend against the Brumbies, stepping in for rookie Leroy Carter, who has been rested.

The midfield combination of Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Inia Tabuavou has been retained by Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson for Friday’s match against Waratahs in Sydney, Australia.

The Fijian Drua have received a boost ahead of their clash against the Waratahs, with Etonia Waqa back in selection contention after a nine-month injury layoff.

The Fijian Drua have parted ways with flanker Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta due to personal reasons.

Fijian Drua Women’s player Litiana Vueti is making the most of her opportunity in Australia as she fights for a place in the squad for their opening Super W clash against the Waratahs.

The Waratahs are not going to play an expansive game like the Fijian Drua does because it can come back to hurt the Australian side.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has dropped to ninth place in the Shop and Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

“Disappointing.” That was the blunt assessment from Fijian Drua skipper Frank Lomani following their heartbreaking 38-34 loss to the Hurricanes in Napier yesterday.

The Western Force have cracked a 14-year drought in Canberra to shock the Brumbies with a 45-42 victory in the first Australian derby of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Highlanders have produced one of the most emotional wins in their history as they defeated the Blues 29-23.