The first group of secondary school rugby students selected for the Fijian Drua academy began their screening at the Club’s Legalega base in Nadi today.
A statement from the Fijian Drua confirmed the students from secondary schools in the West are the first batch and the same will be done in other parts of Fiji also.
“The Super Rugby Pacific franchise started with the nominees submitted from respective zones in the Western Division this week. The screening sessions for the other zones in the country to begin next week. Drua will scout Under-16s boys this year and will increase participation from Under 14-19s next year.”
The players will form a team and play in a special combined match on August 28th after which a final team of 30 will be chosen to officially kickstart the academy.
“Drua Academy players will be invited to several camps throughout the year at the Drua Headquarters utilising the Club’s facilities and accessing the best coaching and support resources, receiving specialised training and development programmes.”
“The Fijian Drua officials will keep a close eye on their progress as they play in the various schools competitions.”
All thirty boys will be formally contracted.
