Nasinu Secondary School will rely heavily on its long-distance athletes as it prepares for the upcoming Suva Zone Two meet and the Fiji Finals.

Kavaia Tagivetaua is poised to make his Super Rugby Pacific debut after being named on the bench by Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson for round two of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

The Waratahs have named an unchanged starting line-up for round two of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific fixture against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua at Allianz Stadium in Sydney on Friday night.

In Fiji, rugby wingers are expected to be fast, fearless, and clinical.

After three strong years from both their men’s and women’s teams on the domestic stage, the Ba Rugby Union is now turning its attention to developing the next generation of talent.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have strengthened their squad ahead of the coming seasons, confirming the re-signing of three key players in a show of confidence in the club’s long-term vision.

Fiji Men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says competition remains the driving force inside the national squad, as new and returning players fight for positions ahead of upcoming tournaments.

The Extra Premier League season starts this weekend when Labasa hosts Nasinu on Saturday at Subrail Park.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School sprinter Lydia Waqairapoa has closed an important chapter of her athletics journey after completing her final inter-house competition, now turning her full focus to the upcoming zone meet and the prestigious Coca-Cola Games.

While Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Temo Mayanavanua is still gutted by their opening-round loss to Moana Pasifika in the Super Rugby Pacific, he believes the defeat has highlighted key areas the side must address despite weeks of preparation.

For Swire Shipping Fijian Drua number eight Elia Canakaivata, last Saturday’s loss to Moana Pasifika in their opening clash of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season was not the most disappointing part of the match.

Extra Bula FC defender Semi Nabenu believes his growing partnership with Scott Wara at the back has strengthened the team’s defensive structure as they prepare for the third circuit of the competition.