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Fijian Drua Women to embrace Brisbane support in Reds clash

From FBC News · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • The Fijian Drua Women's rugby team will rely on the support of their fans when they play the Queensland Reds in Brisbane.
  • Captain Kolora Lomani highlighted the inspiration drawn from the Fijian community's unwavering backing.
  • The team hopes to deliver a winning performance for their supporters, both in Brisbane and back home in Fiji.

The McDonaldโ€™s Fijian Drua Women are set to draw strength from their passionate supporters as they face the Queensland Reds in Brisbane. Captain Kolora Lomani emphasized the team's reliance on the "unwavering backing of the Fijian community," which she says continues to inspire the side.

A significant number of Fiji fans were present at the Drua's captain's run, creating a familiar "home-away-from-home" atmosphere. Lomani noted that the support from the Fijian diaspora in Brisbane has become a cherished aspect of their trips across the Tasman Sea.

"Itโ€™s been good. Being here in Brisbane, especially, we always have the Fijian community come in and support the girls. It shows how much love and support they have for us, and weโ€™re really grateful to have them," Lomani stated.

Itโ€™s been good. Being here in Brisbane, especially, we always have the Fijian community come in and support the girls. It shows how much love and support they have for us, and weโ€™re really grateful to have them.

โ€” Kolora LomaniThe Fijian Drua captain described the support from the Fijian community in Brisbane.

The Drua captain believes that another strong turnout at Ballymore Stadium will provide a crucial boost for her team as they aim for a winning performance. She urged Fiji supporters, both in Brisbane and in Fiji, to rally behind the team.

"To all of our friends and family and our supporters here in Brisbane, we would love to have you come out tomorrow and support our girls. And especially to everyone back at home, I know the game will be live on TV, and we hope youโ€™ll enjoy watching our game tomorrow," Lomani added. The team hopes to repay the loyalty of their fans with a spirited performance against the Reds.

To all of our friends and family and our supporters here in Brisbane, we would love to have you come out tomorrow and support our girls. And especially to everyone back at home, I know the game will be live on TV, and we hope youโ€™ll enjoy watching our game tomorrow.

โ€” Kolora LomaniLomani appealed to fans in Brisbane and Fiji to support the team during their match against the Queensland Reds.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.