Fijian Drua Women’s player Litiana Vueti is making the most of her opportunity in Australia as she fights for a place in the squad for their opening Super W clash against the Waratahs.

The Waratahs are not going to play an expansive game like the Fijian Drua does because it can come back to hurt the Australian side.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has dropped to ninth place in the Shop and Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

“Disappointing.” That was the blunt assessment from Fijian Drua skipper Frank Lomani following their heartbreaking 38-34 loss to the Hurricanes in Napier yesterday.

The Western Force have cracked a 14-year drought in Canberra to shock the Brumbies with a 45-42 victory in the first Australian derby of the Super Rugby Pacific season.

The Highlanders have produced one of the most emotional wins in their history as they defeated the Blues 29-23.

The Hurricanes have held off a spirited challenge from the Fijian Drua, securing a nail-biting 38-34 victory in Napier.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has made a last-minute change to their squad for the Round 2 clash against the Hurricanes, with co-captain Tevita Ikanivere replacing Mesulame Dolokoto on the bench.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will be cautious of their discipline when they face the Hurricanes in their second round of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific today.

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has made it clear that the team’s primary goal for their upcoming match against the Hurricanes is to secure a win.

Australia’s win streak in Super Rugby Pacific continued with the Queensland Reds defeating Moana Pasifika 56-36 at a rain-soaked Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane.

Clayton McMillan did his best during the week to downplay suggestions he was developing his own bomb squad at the Chiefs.