Fijian Drua Women stage stirring comeback to down Western Force

McDonald's Fijian Drua Women secured a thrilling 29-24 victory over the Western Force, overcoming a halftime deficit with a stirring second-half performance. Coach Mike Legge described the match as a "heart attack game" but lauded his players for their resilience and determination.

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It was quite a heart attack game for us.

The Drua trailed 14-5 at halftime, with only Josivini Naihamu scoring their sole try in the first period. However, spurred on by a vocal home crowd at Churchill Park in Lautoka, the team rallied in the second half. They found greater rhythm in their attack and tightened their defense, successfully overturning the deficit and defending their lead.

Legge emphasized that the win was more than just a performance; it was a vital result in the increasingly competitive Super W competition. He noted that discussions with the Force coaching staff highlighted how the gap between teams has significantly narrowed, eliminating any easy matches. This victory provides the Drua Women with essential momentum as they head into round three, keeping them firmly in contention for the season.

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The girls showed some real resilience, even being behind on the scoreboard. They showed what they can do, and we peeled the lead back and managed to get in front. Then credit to the girls that they defended their hearts out to continue to protect our line.

The Fijian Drua Women are set to host the Brumbies next at 4R Govind Stadium in Ba.

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It’s not like you had your easy-beat teams now.