We will lose players but we have player development programs – Drua Coach

We will lose players but we have player development programs – Drua Coach

By Mansi Chand
Sunday 16/03/2025
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson

There's no doubt we will lose the cream of the crop as some of the young players want to make massive money for their family's future.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson highlighted this during fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan from the Drua base in Nadi.

Jackson says that many rugby nations are jealous of the success of the Fijian Drua and Fiji Rugby.

He says Ponipate Loganimasi, who joined the Drua for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific this season is a great example.

When asked about player development, Jackson says the development stage for both young men and women at school is important so that they understand the importance of professional rugby.

Jackson says he is not scared to put young men on the field.

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Jackson stressed that being part of the Drua demands continuous growth, discipline, and commitment to high standards, and with the franchise now in its fourth year, the three-year development cycle has become crucial in shaping young players.

He says the development cycle allows them to instill the work ethic and mindset required for professional rugby.

He says players now understand the significance of representing the Drua as they can’t go around the country and pretend they are nobody because people recognise them.

Jackson further says there is plenty of work that players have to do off the field to be good enough to be in the club.

The Drua Coach adds that even though they have not had 100 percent of the results they wanted, he thinks the rotation of the players has been good.

The Fijian Drua will play Western Force at 6.05pm Sunday.

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