His steely focus firmly on the NSW Waratahs, Dan McKellar is refusing to express any interest in coaching the Wallabies.

22-year-old Fijian-born flanker Veveni Lasaqa will make his first start for the Highlanders as head coach Jamie Joseph makes key adjustments for their home opener against the Blues on Saturday night.

Some top teams will clash in the pool stages of the 4th Fiji Bitter Tabadamu 7s which starts tomorrow at Thompson Park in Navua.

A new champion will be crowned at the 4th edition of the Fiji Bitter Tabadamu 7s this year, as last year’s winners, Fire Rugby, are not participating in the tournament.

Michael Cheika met with Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh, raising speculation the former Australia boss is among candidates to succeed Joe Schmidt at the helm of the Wallabies.

Former All Blacks star and ex-Blues coach Leon MacDonald has joined the Western Force as a coaching consultant across their rugby programs.

Engaging with the community is a huge part of the Tabadamu rugby club.

Former Fiji 7s rep Viliame Naikausa has signed a three-month deal with Hyundai Glovis, a club that plays in the South Korea Super Rugby League, based in Incheon.

After years of perseverance and limited game time, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre finally got his chance to don the Fijian Drua jersey again in Round 1 of Super Rugby Pacific against the Brumbies.

Fiji Bitter Tabadamu 7s Tournament Media and Marketing Officer James Vunituraga says the organizers are grateful for the efforts that various clubs have made to ensure their participation in the 4th edition of the tournament.

The Wailevu Brothers have, in the past few weeks, been working on small jobs around the village to help raise funds for their registration fees, lunch during the two-day tournament and other logistics that need to be covered for their debut at the Tabadamu 7s this weekend.

It was a debut to remember for Vuate Karawalevu, who crossed the try line twice in the Fijian Drua’s thrilling 36-32 loss to the Brumbies this afternoon.