Jimmyjam
Darby Loudon (17)
Exactly
Fijian Drua 2022
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Wilson
David Codey (61)
I won't be surprised if we end up seeing them hold a double header with the reds at some point
Wilson
David Codey (61)
Thinking about it, if they're based in Brisbane all the Drua squad members will likely end up aligned with QPR clubs to get them game time when not selected. That's going to be one hell of an injection into the club scene, will be very interesting to see where they all end up.
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
That would be smart from both sides
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Yeh good point - one way to turbo charge the Queensland club comp
kiap
Steve Williams (59)
ABC Pacific Beat interview with the incoming coach:
www.abc.net.au
Fiji: Opportunity there for Drua to grab finals spot in season one - ABC Pacific
The inaugural Head Coach of the Fijian Drua, Mick Byrne, says the Super Rugby format for 2022 opens the door for the new team to grab a finals spot in their debut season. Byrne says he wants the expectations of his players to match those of the fans, which will be high.
www.abc.net.au
Rugbynutter39
Michael Lynagh (62)
Mick Byrne has a challenge as lot of raw talent but not much pro xv experience amd bringing structure will be the challenge vs playing what is in front of you (latter where Fijian rugby at its best).ABC Pacific Beat interview with the incoming coach:
Fiji: Opportunity there for Drua to grab finals spot in season one - ABC Pacific
The inaugural Head Coach of the Fijian Drua, Mick Byrne, says the Super Rugby format for 2022 opens the door for the new team to grab a finals spot in their debut season. Byrne says he wants the expectations of his players to match those of the fans, which will be high.
I don’t think drua will make the finals next year (but definitely because of raw talent won’t completely discount) but definitely expect rapid improvement in years to come where they could win it in couple of years. Fantastic that got pro fiji rugby team invoked b4 nrl did.
This is pretty exciting. I wonder where they'll be based? I have previously thought Sunnybank as it has a gym and all the facilities required. As for home games, you'd think Suncorp would be too big, I guess they could just use the bottom tier. Double headers with the Reds make sense though.
waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
Needs to be south of the river in order to connect with the PI community, I'd have thought. Just please not the GC. What's Griffith Uni's Logan campus like these days?
Edit: as a training base, obviously would gave to play out of Suncorp when at home (again, please not Cbus which is a nice enough stadium but carries with it the GC Kiss of Death).
Edit: as a training base, obviously would gave to play out of Suncorp when at home (again, please not Cbus which is a nice enough stadium but carries with it the GC Kiss of Death).
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waiopehu oldboy
Stirling Mortlock (74)
With the NRL expansion team being Redcliffe, might there be any opportunities out west towards Ipswich?
I hope you mean way down, like south of the Tweed.
I hope you mean way down, like south of the Tweed.
Adam84
Nick Farr-Jones (63)
It will be announced soon..
Backroom staff announced today:
William Koong as Head Physiotherapist
Brad Harris as Assistant Coach
Glen Jackson as Assistant Coach
Peceli Derederenalagi as Team Manager
Nico Andrade as General Manager