SWIRE Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson has made his intentions clear following his side’s clash against the Highlanders in Ba last week.
Qualification for the Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinals is now the driving force behind the team’s campaign.
“I’m motivated to put this team into a quarter final. More wins than we had last year. It’s now just a process. This season is well and truly in front of us, and these men deserve to be in the play-offs,” Jackson said.
The Drua delivered another spirited performance at home against the Highlanders.
Jackson acknowledged the significance of hosting top-tier opposition but remained grounded in his long-term vision.
“It’s the second time we’ve played them here. It was good timing. The Highlanders are gone, now it’s the Waratahs.”
“We like playing the Waratahs and can’t wait for them to come.”
Co-captain Temo Mayanavanua echoed the coach’s sentiments, highlighting the physical and mental toll of an intense stretch of matches.
“It’s been a huge eight weeks for the boys, putting their bodies on the line week in, week out,” he said.
“The focus now is to get some family time, refresh mentally and come back ready for the Waratahs.”
Drua’s path is now clearly defined — a push for consistency, recovery, and execution as they chase a historic playoff appearance.
