Swire Shipping Fijian Drua number eight Elia Canakaivata admits they fell short in their opening match against the Brumbies over the weekend but remains confident the team will improve as the season progresses.

Round two of the Super Rugby Pacific is set to deliver an electrifying showdown as the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua faces off against the Hurricanes.

Discipline seemed to be the main downfall for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in their 32-36 defeat to the ACT Brumbies over the weekend.

Scoring two tries in his debut with the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua against the Brumbies is something Vuate Karawalevu will never forget.

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.

Stepping onto the field for his Super Rugby debut, Isoa Tuwai was met with a roaring crowd and an intensity unlike anything he had experienced before.

All Blacks playmaker Damian McKenzie was the standout performer as the Chiefs staged a dramatic comeback in wet conditions at Eden Park, defeating the Blues 25-14.

The Super Rugby Pacific clash between the ACT Brumbies and Fijian Drua will also see some players reunite.

Looking back at the hard work his players have been putting in over the past few weeks, Fijian Drua captain Tevita Ikanivere believes there is no pressure on them as they prepare to take on the ACT Brumbies in their opener later today.

Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson believes his side has what it takes to contain a robust ACT Brumbies side in their opening Super Rugby Pacific season match tomorrow.

For Lington Ieli, Saturday’s Super Rugby Pacific clash isn’t just a debut—it’s a full-circle moment.

ACT Brumbies head coach Stephen Larkam is expecting a physical battle between his forwards and the Fijian Drua in their opening Super Rugby Pa-cific match tomorrow.