Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson says selecting the starting 15 for each match this season will be a challenging task.
With new signings such as Wallaby halfback Issak Fines-Leleiwasa and former Melbourne Rebels forward Angelo Smith in the squad, Jackson adds that competition for starting positions has been intense.
He believes he has a strong side for this season, and he also mentions he is impressed with the lineup they have in their development squad, who are the future of the team.
“We have a wide range of players to pick from and competition for all positions have been very tough. Especially with our first game just around the corner. We also have a bunch of talented players in our development squad and I am excited to see what the future holds for them as well.”
The Drua will be playing a pre-season match against the Skipper XV, a side consisting of players selected from last year’s Skipper Cup competition on February 6th.
They will then face Moana Pasifika on February 14th in Lautoka.