Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep will ne interesting to see how it affects all teams, only reason I mentioned Drua, I do know the Fijian test team didn't want to ave pro vax messages on jerseys.
Fijian Drua 2022
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Wilson
Phil Kearns (64)
Yeah, I know hesitancy has been an issue amongst some islander communities and communication with them hasn't necessarily been handled well. It's far from confined to them though - the NRL is dealing with issues across all it's teams at the moment while trying to get a vaccine mandate in place for next season and it looks like they won't be able to get it there for players.
The flipside there is that new entities can push forward faster and with less concern on something like this when there isn't an existing apple cart to upset. It's much simpler to make this a condition of new contracts than it is to impose it upon existing ones.
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Given they’re all new contracts, if it’s a stipulation of the contract to play for the team then it’s less of an issue. People know what they’re agreeing too.
If it’s forced on people after the fact, that’s often when the issues arise. I don’t see it been a big issue for those teams
If it’s forced on people after the fact, that’s often when the issues arise. I don’t see it been a big issue for those teams
Dan54
David Wilson (68)
Yep mate, and just read somewhere that Fijian vax rates were real good. Just I had been worreid that some might have chosen to the strong anti vax sentiment that was there a few weeks back!
dru
David Wilson (68)
There's a big difference between liking chocolate, and promoting on the front of your jersey. But professionalism dictates the WBs live through the experience.
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
Tough roadtrip for the guys, but hopefully they have a good season.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Given style of rugby Fijians play they will be popular 2nd team for many. As well as Pi community should also attract some decent local support in qld for games. I suspect local PI community support will be important to help them get through long season away from home.
Tomikin
David Codey (61)
Tough gig, but I hope the community really gets in and shows the love to them.. I know I will
dru
David Wilson (68)
Sydney is currently an issue because of COVID. But given this is for season 2022 I wonder if the right call is being made regarding which state will free up the earliest.
I'll be keeping an eye for them all the same.
Pass it to Dunning!
Bob Loudon (25)
The Fijian Drua has today unveiled the first five players signed by the Club for its debut Super Rugby Pacific season in 2022. Electric backline utility Napolioni Bolaca, Flying Fijians’ hooker Tevita Ikanivere, blockbusting winger Onisi Ratave, powerful loose forward Nemani Nagusa and rising star halfback Simione Kuruvoli are onboard for Super Rugby Pacific’s newest side.
- 32 more players to be announced progressively over the next several weeks
Adam84
Rod McCall (65)
Apparently 12 have already signed, another 10 will sign soon, 7's player Sireli Maqala is one of those apparently.
Coach and support team close to been locked in as well apparently, a few quality names been thrown about.
Drua also looking at a women's super rugby tournament as well, playing Aussie and NZ teams.
Coach and support team close to been locked in as well apparently, a few quality names been thrown about.
Drua also looking at a women's super rugby tournament as well, playing Aussie and NZ teams.
waiopehu oldboy
George Smith (75)
TSR
Andrew Slack (58)
That’s a shame Adam. Hopefully it might turn out okay in the longer run. These guys will get to Australia then, invariably, there will be a mixed level of success. Some of these guys might be ripe for transferring back to the Drua in 1-2 years.
I hope so anyway. That is a better outcome then losing them altogether.
I hope so anyway. That is a better outcome then losing them altogether.