Drua coach's departure begins to sink in

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson acknowledged the emotional reality of his impending departure as he named his squad for the team's final 2026 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash. Jackson, who has spent five years with the club, described the squad announcement as a poignant moment, admitting that the demanding schedule had left him little time to fully process his exit at the season's end.

Reflecting on his coaching career, Jackson stated that his tenure with the Drua has been the most rewarding. He offered an apology to the fans for not achieving a season that would make them proud. Despite this, he remains optimistic about the team's future prospects.

"Yes, so I’ve been with them for a long time, if you include the Flying Fijians beforehand for a couple of years so, seven years with some of these boys so it’s time for someone else to take the reigns," Jackson said. "It was a great team to be part of, great for my family, and grateful for the five years here."

The Fijian Drua are scheduled to face the Reds at 9:30 p.m. tonight in their final match of the season. The game will be broadcast live on FBC Sports.

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Yes, so I’ve been with them for a long time, if you include the Flying Fijians beforehand for a couple of years so, seven years with some of these boys so it’s time for someone else to take the reigns. It was a great team to be part of, great for my family, and grateful for the five years here.