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Crucial home games for Drua as they chase for a playoff spot
Tickets are now on sale for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s remaining home games in Fiji. The Drua takes on Moana Pasifika in the ‘Battle of the Pacific’ in Lautoka on May 27 and the Queensland Reds in Suva on June 3.
These two games are crucial for the Fijian Drua in their charge towards a historic finals place in the 2023 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition. Fijian Drua head of commercial and marketing Shane Hussein said: “Our 16th player – the fans – make the difference at a Drua home game.
“Their passionate support is inspiring for our team, and we request fans to continue this incredible support for our final two matches in Fiji this season.
“We invite everyone to roar with the Drua and bring us home for one last time this season in Lautoka and in Suva.
“On the field, the best rugby players from the Pacific finally get to play in the Pacific for the first time ever, when our Drua take on Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park.”
The Moana Pasifika has Fijian descent players like burly winger Timoci Tavatavanawai and strong running centre Levi Aumua who are also eligible to represent the Flying Fijians.
“And we’ll be in the Capital the following week, as the former Super Rugby champions, the Queensland Reds play a match on Fijian soil for the first time,” Hussein said
“We have constantly enhanced the game day experience for fans, and everything from the giveaways at the gates, the prematch and halftime shows, the music, colour and noise, is designed to make it a great day out for everyone.”
The Reds have got Fijian players like former Flying Fijian tighthead prop Peni Ravai, former Fiji Under-20 captain Seru Uru, winger turned centre Filipo Daugunu and current Wallabies squad member Suliasi Vunivalu. Barring any injuries, the four players are definite starters for the Reds who also have the likes of James O’Connor, Tate McDermott, Harry Wilson, Josh Flook and Jock Campbell.
Tickets start from $20 for adults and kids for the match against Moana Pasifika at Churchill Park on May 27, and from $25 for adults and $20 for kids for Drua versus the Reds on June 3. Tickets are now available from the Fijian Drua website, from Jack’s of Fiji outlets, as well as the Lautoka City Council and Fiji Sports Council office.