Nadroga rugby captain Sevanaia Valesiri assures fans they’ll witness a revamped team this season in the Skipper Cup.

Many Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players were inspired by their parents, idols or even teachers.

The big focus for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side in the past few weeks is connections amongst the group and making sure there’s a strong deep bond.

The youngest sister of Flying Fijians captain Waisea Nayacalevu, Seleima Vuidravuwalu is set to lead the Serua team in this year’s Royal Tea Ranadi competition.

The Nadroga Rugby Women’s team hopes to achieve their dreams in the ANZ Marama Championship this season.

The Blues maybe missing some of their key players in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific opener against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua but that doesn’t mean a thing.

Ba Rugby Secretary Gabriel Kautoga says the team is anticipating a tough season to mark their return to the Skipper Cup competition after 26 years.

Apart from the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players, 17 others with links to Fiji will run out for the other teams in the opening Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific round this weekend.

The All Blacks Sevens will welcome back one of their stars in Vancouver, Canada this weekend.

Kadavu rugby captain Samuela Nagatalevu believes it’s a promising year for them.

New players Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula, Epeli Momo and Isikeli Rabitu will make their debuts for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua against the Blues in their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash on Saturday in Whangarei.

Expectations are high for the Taveuni Rugby Union as they return to the Vodafone Vanua Cup after 16 years.