The Flying Fijians squad is dominated by 13 Fiji Airways Fijian Drua players Picture: BALJEET SINGH/FILETHE Fijian Drua rugby team once again mesmerised fans with their exciting Fijian style in 2019, also debuting a number of sensational and top-class new players on to the National Rugby Championship scene.The one point loss in their semi-final against the Canberra Vikings may have been heartbreaking on the day, but the gallant effort in reaching the final was a significant victory for the squad who came together against the odds achieving beyond expectations.Four new players who caught the eyes of many in this season were wingers Nacanieli Narekuva, Jiuta Wainiqolo, hooker Tevita Ikanivere and fly-half Caleb Muntz.On top of the list is Jiuta Waniqolo who was at his best form for the Fijian Drua.The 20-year-old Suva winger showed some real pace and scored four tries, contributed 20 points, 34 carries and ran 311 metres.He proved to be a headache to his opponents whenever he had the ball in hand, and was as fierce in defence as he was potent in attack.Waniqolo is surely a great future investment for Fiji Rugby. All Rights Reserved. All Rights Reserved. The Fijian Rugby Union have announced that the Flying Fijians are on the verge of joining the Six Nations in a competition set to kick... Bath confirm the 16 players that will leave the club.
ISC is their kit manufacturer. Fiji Airways Fiji Drua side during training at International School grounds in Nadi. 12 Oct 2019 NRC. In the last round they won the From the initial 32-man squad announced in late August, a match-day squad of 24 players travelled to Australia for the opening game,Makutu, Naulago and Camaitovu joined the squad when named in the lineup for Round 6.Waqatabu joined the squad when named in the team for Round 7. Nacanieli Narekuva, also on the wing, had a blistering season in the blue jersey.The 23-year-old from Tau Village in Sigatoka who plays for Nadroga in the Skipper Cup made his debut for the Fijian Drua against Western Force, scoring a brilliant try running some 85 metres.He finished the year with three tries, 44 carries and ran 312 metres.It was also a great season for Fiji Airways Fijian Drua hooker and Vodafone Fijian under-20 skipper Tevita Ikanivere.The Ono-i-Lau native showed his maturity on the field, why he was on the reserve list for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians squad for the Rugby World Cup.Debuting against Brisbane City, Ikanivere played seven out of eight matches scoring a try in the semi-final against Canberra Vikings, contributing five points, 24 carries, 133 metres run and 38 successful tackles in a stellar breakout NRC campaign.The final rising star for the Fijian Drua in 2019 was 20-year-old New Zeland-based fly half, Caleb Muntz.Muntz came on to the scene in 2019 for the Swire Shipping Fijian Warriors and Vodafone Fijian U20.The bright young prospect impressed as impact off the bench for the Fijian Drua with 17 carries, 124 metres run, 10 kicks in play and 23 successful tackles.Muntz is another to keep an eye on for Fiji’s future.These four young prospects are just a sample of the talent on the rise within Fiji Rugby, and with more time and experience under their belts, could be a real threat come next season for the Drua.Copyright © 2020 Fiji Times Limited. Fiji Airways is the principal sponsor for the Drua, signing a five-year deal in late 2017. The team is also sponsored by Paradise Beverages, with the Fiji Gold Beer logo and the Ratu Rum brand appearing on the sleeves and back of the jersey. Fijian Drua vs Western Force @ ANZ Stadium, Fiji - Live on UltimateRugby . Following the conclusion of those five matches, Fiji coach John McKee will then make his final decision on the 31-man squad he will take to Japan for the 2019 Rugby World Cup. FULL REPLAY NRC 2019 Round 6: Melbourne Rising vs Fijian Drua .
The RFMF XV side will compete at the 2019 International Defence Rugby Competition (IDRC) in Japan ahead of the 2019 Rugby World Cup next month.
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