Taliga among 6 more players confirmed for the Drua

Olympic gold medalist, Kitione Taliga is among the 6 new players who have been named for the Fijian Drua.

Other players include former New Zealand U20 prop, Kaliopasi Uluilakepa, Suva’s centre Apisalome Vota, Fiji U20 lock Isoa Nasilasila, Nadroga flanker Rusiate Nasove and Nadroga rep Ratu Leone Rotuisolia.

Taliga played a key role for Fiji in the 2016 Rio Olympics.

The 28 year old was part of the travelling reserves for the Tokyo Olympics this year.

22 players have been named so far and the remaining will be revealed next week.

All players will be given a 2 year contract.

Fijian Drua Interim CEO Brian Thorburn says the vast majority of the players have come through the FRU’s development pathways and academies.

Super Rugby Pacific kicks off on February 18th next year.