The upgrading of Churchill Park in Lautoka is expected to see an increase of 4000 fans in seating capacity. This will mean that Churchill Park and the HFC Bank Stadium will have sitting capacities of 15,000 fans at each venue.
“Fans can expect an increase in capacity. We are looking to take it from 11,000 to 15,000 people to cater for the quality of the matches that are going to be there, Crusaders and Blues for example,” said outgoing Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO Brian Thorburn.
The two Super Rugby Pacific matches played in Fiji against the Highlanders and Chiefs last year, recorded full capacities at both venues for the Drua.
With the Fijian Drua hosting three matches each at both venues next year, Thorburn said full capacity or near full capacity crowds were expected at all games.
The opening weekend will also see Pasifika pride on the line as Moana Pasifika host the Fijian Drua at Mt Smart Stadium in Auckland in what would be the start of historic campaigns for last year’s two competition newcomers.
The Fijian Drua plays Moana Pasifika in the opening round at February 25, 2023 at the Mt. Smart Stadium in New Zealand.
That match is scheduled to start at 3.35pm on a Saturday
