Byrne reveals players got to have the confidence to just play the game
Crusaders hoping to get more fans this year in Lautoka

Byrne reveals players got to have the confidence to just play the game

Crusaders hoping to get more fans this year in Lautoka

By Mosese Raqio
Tuesday 05/03/2024
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne (Source: The Roar)

We got to have the confidence to just play the game, build again and understand that we ask questions of the opposition.

Those were the words of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne as they prepare to take on defending champions the Crusaders this Saturday in round 3 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific.

Byrne says the team draws a lot of confidence when they think about their famous 25-24 victory over the Crusaders in Lautoka last year.

He also says the players know they need to start well against the defending champions this week after they had a poor start against Moana Pasifika last week.

Meanwhile, the Crusaders will be coming into this week’s match seeking revenge for that shocking loss to the Drua last year.

Captain Scott Barret says they are excited and are looking forward to this weekend’s match-up.

He says they are also hoping they will have a lot of fans cheering for them this weekend.

The Drua will take on the Crusaders at 1.05pm Saturday at Churchill Park, Lautoka.

In other matches this weekend, Moana Pasifika will take on the Rebels at 6.05pm Friday, the Waratahs will play the Highlanders at 8.35pm Friday, the Brumbies will host the Western Force at 3.35pm Saturday, the Hurricanes will play the Blues at 6.05pm Saturday and the Reds will take on the Chiefs at 8.35pm Saturday.

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