The Fijiana Drua team is poised to have a baptism of fire with the Super W season to begin in Perth, Australia on March 4, abc.net.au reports.

“We are on the doorstep of one of the biggest seasons in history for women’s rugby in Australia and the announcement of this new revitalised competition is a testament to that,” Rugby Australia CEO Andy Marinos said.

“In 2022, Super W will be bigger and more exciting than ever, providing a platform to develop, showcase and celebrate the elite female talent we have across the country.”

The Force will welcome the men’s and women’s Queensland Reds outfits in rugby’s return to Western Australia.

The Rebels will play newcomers Fijiana Drua on March 5 at a location still to be determined.

The Brumbies host the NSW Waratahs in a Canberra double-header with their men’s teams on the same day.

The addition of the Fijian side has created a six-team, eight-week competition.

This is likely to be a good build up for the Fijiana Drua side ahead of the World Cup in New Zealand later this year.