Drua thrive on pressure ahead of blockbuster home semi-final

The McDonald's Fiji Drua Women are poised to embrace the pressure as they prepare for a significant Super Rugby Women's semi-final clash against the Queensland Reds. The match is set to take place at Churchill Park on Saturday, with the Drua earning the right to host the game after securing the minor premiership.

Head coach Mike Legge highlighted the team's resilience, noting that they have consistently operated under pressure since the second round of the competition. He expressed immense pride in the players' ability to absorb this pressure, which culminated in four consecutive victories to end the round-robin stage. This strong finish positioned them favorably to host the semi-final.

Legge anticipates an elevated level of intensity for the upcoming match, fueled by a large home crowd at Churchill Park and the unwavering support of their fans. Instead of succumbing to the pressure, the Drua are drawing strength from their journey, determined to channel this positive energy into a commanding performance. Their ultimate goal is to secure a place in the Super Rugby Women's final.

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The girls have been under pressure right from the second round and they’ve handled it well. I’m really proud of them for absorbing that pressure, winning the last four games of the round robin and putting themselves in a position to finish as minor premiers.