Fijian Drua cool down

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Swire Shipping Fijian Drua players pose for a photo with tourists at Seventh Heaven Fiji in the Mamanucas. Picture: NAVNESH REDDY

It is only going to be upwards for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua team, says Seventh Heaven Fiji director Eddy Rotteveel.

The Drua team was yesterday hosted at Seventh Heaven Fiji, a five-star floating pontoon located in the Mamanuca Group.

“This is an epic team. A winning team,” Rotteveel said.

He said it was important to keep supporting the Fijian Drua as they were representing the whole of Fiji in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

“These guys almost train extremely hard almost six to seven days a week and they are here on a well deserved break.

“Today, we wanted to give them half a day relaxation just for them to cool down before their game against the Melbourne Rebels.”

He also acknowledged the professionalism of the Fijian Drua team.

“It is wonderful to see the professional set-up of the team with the right mix of coaches and the way they have developed the team.

“I think it is all about the Drua brand. Seventh Heaven Fiji is a big supporter of the Drua team and we are happy to host them today.”

Fijian Drua assistant coach Glen Jackson said it was refreshing for the boys to visit Seventh Heaven Fiji.

“We have been away for two weeks and the boys are back at the base training daily, so for them to allow us to come out here for few hours, it’s unreal for the team,” said Jackson.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua host the Melbourne Rebels this Saturday at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva at 3.35pm.