Nemani Nagusa will captain the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side at 2022 Super Rugby Pacific.

Nemani Nagusa will captain the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua side at 2022 Super Rugby Pacific.

Coach Mick Byrne made the announcement earlier today.

Byrne says Nagusa’s qualities and work ethic are what earned him the captaincy role.

“Our captain is a vital leader for us not just by title but the way we operate as a group, we need to be working communication both ways- have honest conversations and when you have a person with the qualities of Nemani it becomes a very easy task”

The former Fiji Warriors captain says he is honored to be given an important role, to lead the Drua into this year’s Super Rugby campaign.

“The coaches they see something in me to lead the guys to tournaments and also win tournaments so for me it’s not just being something else but just being me and being a leader”

The 33-year-old says going into Super Rugby Pacific is something him and the team is looking forward, and also having the responsibility to lead a young side.

The former Flying Fijian forward role as captain begins on February 18th when the Drua take on the Warratahs.

You can catch this match live on FBC Sports on the Walesi platform.