Drua Women lean on ruck work and home energy

The Fijian Drua Women are honing their skills in contact areas, particularly at the ruck, as they prepare to face the Brumbies. Coach Mike Legge highlighted the importance of improving decision-making and physicality in these crucial moments, which he believes have impacted recent performances.

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Working around our collision, decision-making around the ruck, physicality at the ruck.

"Working around our collision, decision-making around the ruck, physicality at the ruck," Legge stated, underscoring the team's focused preparation. Adjustments have been made in training to better simulate match intensity and execution under pressure, with the team analyzing key moments rather than isolated phases of play.

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Momentum’s been good. The girls have trained really well, as they normally do.

Momentum within the camp remains positive, with players responding well to the training environment. The team's recent victory in Lautoka against the Western Force has provided a significant confidence boost, amplified by the energy of playing in front of a home crowd.

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The win in Lautoka, playing at home has been a bonus for us, and then another home game for us, so the mood’s been really good, the atmosphere’s been good.

"The win in Lautoka, playing at home has been a bonus for us, and then another home game for us, so the mood’s been really good, the atmosphere’s been good," Legge commented. He expects the home fans to play a vital role in lifting the team, recalling how the Lautoka crowd significantly impacted their performance in the second half of their last home game.

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The Lautoka crowd really lifted our girls in that second half, and we expect the same from our home fans. We’re expecting quite a good crowd up there.