The ACT Brumbies issued a statement that back-rower Tuaina Taii Tualima is expected to be sidelined after catching dengue fever during their trip to Fiji in the opening round of Super Rugby Pacific.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson says he was impressed with the performance of substitutes coming off the bench against the Waratahs over the weekend.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua suffered its third consecutive loss in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific against the Waratahs, 29-24.

It’s only round three of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific, but the Fijian Drua’s prospects of making the top six at the end of the regular season could very much come into play tonight.

Injecting pace is something Fijian Drua Women coach Ifereimi Rawaqa hopes they’ll do today against Super W champions, the Waratahs.

Joining the squad as one of the youngsters just two years ago, Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula has managed to seal his spot in the Fijian Drua as one of their key players.

Leading the Fijian Drua Women this year will be a great honour for two season campaigners.

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson is anticipating a structured and tactical contest against the NSW Waratahs this Friday.

Former Flying Fijians winger Manasa Mataele is set to make his debut for the Chiefs this weekend against the Brumbies, stepping in for rookie Leroy Carter, who has been rested.

The midfield combination of Tuidraki Samusamuvodre and Inia Tabuavou has been retained by Fijian Drua coach Glen Jackson for Friday’s match against Waratahs in Sydney, Australia.

The Fijian Drua have received a boost ahead of their clash against the Waratahs, with Etonia Waqa back in selection contention after a nine-month injury layoff.

The Fijian Drua have parted ways with flanker Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta due to personal reasons.