Apart from competitive rugby, this year’s Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will serve as a platform for the Ministry of Health and the Fiji Police Force to raise aware-ness about critical issues facing Fiji.

The Fijian Drua represent the pride, resilience, and fighting spirit of our nation.

A new chapter begins for 23-year-old Vuate Karawalevu as he gears up for his Fijian Drua debut tomorrow against the Brumbies.

Former Wallabies lock and number eight, Radike Samo, returned to Naduri village in Nadroga where he spent much of his childhood inspiring students at Nokonoko District School.

Fitness is a major area the Ratu Filise 7s side is currently preparing for the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s in Suva next month.

The countdown is on for the Fijian Drua’s Shop and Save Super Rugby Pacific season opener, and former Flying Fijian star Nemani Nadolo is confident the team is ready to rise to the occasion.

Former Fiji Under 20 and Fijian Drua Under 20 player Judah Saumaisue is in line for a potential debut when the ACT Brumbies faces the Fijian Drua this Saturday.

It will not only be a battle between the Fijian Drua and ACT Brumbies this weekend in Suva but their respective coaches as well, who were once teammates.

Former Brumbies and Wallabies forward Radike Samo has urged the Fijian Drua to stay disciplined and play a full 80 minutes when they face the Brumbies in Fiji for the first time ever this Saturday.

The next two tournaments on the World Series are vital for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team in their quest to be crowned the overall champions.

The strong rugby connection between Fiji and Australia is being reinforced through Vuvale Week, a partnership between the Fiji Rugby Union, Rugby Australia, and the Fijian Drua, backed by the Australian Government’s PacificAus Sports program.

Olympic silver medalist, Ponipate Loganimasi, his Flying Fijians teammate, Vuate Karawalevu and Isoa Tuwai will be making their Fijian Drua debut on Saturday against the ACT Brumbies in Suva.