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Drua brace for Brisbane finish after brutal turnaround

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  • Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glenn Jackson described their recent match against the Western Force as "brutal" due to intense breakdown battles.
  • Jackson noted the team struggled with securing clean possession, particularly in the first half, and faced a challenging short turnaround before their next game.
  • The coach praised his players' commitment despite the physical toll and expressed a desire to finish the season strongly in their upcoming Brisbane match.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glenn Jackson acknowledged the physical toll of their recent "brutal" encounter with the Western Force, highlighting a fierce breakdown battle that hampered both teams' ability to build momentum. Jackson noted that the match exposed areas where his side struggled to secure clean possession, especially during the first half, describing the ruck situation as "messy."

We knew the breakdown was going to be big. Obviously, with Tizzano’s unbelievable skill, I thought we looked after him pretty well.

· Glenn JacksonReflecting on the breakdown battle during the match against Western Force.

The team faces an immediate challenge with a short turnaround before their final-round clash in Brisbane. Jackson emphasized the need for his players to recover quickly given the six-day gap between games. This tight schedule adds another layer of difficulty as they prepare for their last match of the season.

Probably didn’t get the ball we were after in the first half. It was messy at the breakdown. Both teams went hell for leather.

· Glenn JacksonDescribing the team's struggles with possession and the intensity of the game.

Despite the frustrating result and the physical demands of the game, Jackson commended his players' unwavering commitment throughout the season. He pointed out that the Drua have been competitive in many matches, expressing that they "deserve better" than their current standing. The team has secured five wins but narrowly missed out on a bonus point, a situation Jackson found "ridiculous."

We haven’t got a bloody great pass. It’s a six-day turnaround and we have to head to Brisbane, so the boys have got to recover well.

· Glenn JacksonDiscussing the challenges of the short turnaround before the next match.

Looking ahead, Jackson stated the team's focus is on finishing the season strongly in Brisbane. He noted that the venue is familiar to many of his players from their club rugby days and expressed anticipation for playing in front of a crowd on Friday night. The Drua are set to face the Reds to conclude their Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.

I said to the boys, they deserve better. Everyone deserves better. We’ve had five wins and we’re just out of that first bonus point, which is pretty ridiculous.

· Glenn JacksonPraising his players' efforts and expressing frustration with their standing.
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