FRU Reveals Fiji NRC Official Name and Kit

The Fiji Rugby Union revealed the 2017 Fiji National Rugby Championship (NRC) team name and kit during the official launch in Suva.

The team will now officially be known as the Fijian Drua team and is synonymous with the Drua, a historic Fijian double canoe which was the largest and finest sea-going vessel ever designed and built. It was also the battleship choice for any central Oceania naval commander. Their main role was as war ships, taking part in naval battles and transporting warriors during raids. The speed of Druas became a legend for western sailors, who sometimes confused “Fijian canoes” with “flying proas” (a type of multihull sailboat).

Fijian Drua team name and jerseys revealed by @fijirugby for Fiji's participation in National Rugby Championship #NRC #FijianDrua pic.twitter.com/86bNRyUL2a

— Fijivillage (@fijivillage) August 16, 2017

Being officially called the Fijian Drua team reflects the history of the Drua that links tradition and heritage with a modern style as the team embarks on a new journey to battle it out at the Australian NRC Competition for the first time, beginning September 2 in Brisbane.

The 2017 NRC competition will run for 11 weeks with the Fijian Drua kicking off with their season opener on Saturday, 2 September against Brisbane City at Ballymore in Brisbane at 3pm (AST). On 9 September,  they play against Melbourne Rising at the Harlequin Oval in Melbourne.Fans of the Fijian Drua will see their heroes in action in Round 3 and 4 in their first home fixture against NSW Country Eagles at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka on September 16 and then against Perth Spirit on 23 September at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.