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Fijian Drua CEO Jeff Miller says the upcoming Super Rugby Pacific The season will be “about national pride” and inspiration for the next generation, with the club confirming home venues for all eight home games in 2027.
Defending champion Hurricanes will play at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva, as one of three matches heading to the Fijian capital. Queensland Red and Crusaders will also visit the venue during the 17-week regular season.
Drua announced that three matches will be played at the Four R stadium in Bau, including the first round clash with Highlanders February 13. Churchill Park will also host two games, with Blues and ACT Brumbies ready to visit Lautoku.
2026 runners-up Chiefs, who have been beaten in the last four Super Rugby Pacific grand finals, are the only team not to play in Fiji during the regular season. The Hurricanes, Highlanders, Reds, Blues, Western Force, Brumbies, Crusaders and NSW Waratahs everyone will.
“Bringing our games through Suva, Lautoka and Ba means bringing top-class rugby directly to our communities,” Miller said.
“Every home ground is a fortress for us because our fans make it so. When you fill those stands and board, you become our 16th player on the field and make Fiji one of the toughest away games in sport. This season is more than 80 minutes on the field, it’s about national pride, inspiring the next generation and showing the best of the world to come to Fiji’. and we know they’ll be as excited as we are for the games in 2027.”
Coach Brad Mooar added: “It’s fantastic to have our home grounds locked and we’re incredibly excited to play in front of our home crowd eight times this season. To our fans, your support means everything to us, whether you’re singing in the stands in Fiji or cheering from home. We can’t wait to see you out there.”
Ex All black people and Crusaders assistant Mooar has taken over as head coach of Drua ahead of the 2027 season, bringing championship experience to the club after a stellar six seasons at the Super Rugby powerhouse.
Mooar played a role in four title-winning campaigns with the Crusaders, and worked under Ian Foster as an All Blacks assistant for two years. The New Zealander has penned a two-year deal with Drew as the club prepares for the start of its new era.
“I have loved being part of this club and working alongside such great people. Thank you to everyone who has supported me during my time here,” Mooar said in a Crusaders press release.
“The relationships I have built here will not change and I look forward to watching the Crusaders continue to progress while remaining connected to the club in the years ahead.”
Crusaders chief executive Colin Mansbridge added: “During his time with us, we have benefited not only from Brad’s sharp sense of humor and positive presence, but also from his analytical, thoughtful and astute rugby mind.
“On behalf of everyone at Crusaders, I would like to sincerely thank Brad for his contribution and wish him, his family and Drua every success in the future. We look forward to staying connected and following the next chapter of his coaching journey.”