Hamstring Tear Sidelines Fijian Drua Co-Captain Frank Lomani for Force Clash

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua will face a significant challenge in their upcoming Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific clash against the Western Force, as co-captain Frank Lomani has been ruled out due to a hamstring injury. This news comes as a blow to the team, especially after Lomani's impressive performance in the previous week's game.

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He’s got a 10 centimetre hamstring tear.

Head coach Glen Jackson addressed speculation surrounding Lomani's absence, confirming that the halfback was not dropped from the squad. Instead, he sustained a severe hamstring tear, described as a "10 centimetre hamstring tear," during one of his aggressive chases in last week's match. Jackson emphasized that Lomani's fitness was the sole reason for his exclusion, stating, "otherwise he definitely would be here."

The injury is projected to keep Lomani off the field for a minimum of two weeks. While not considered season-ending, this recovery period means he will miss crucial upcoming fixtures, including the match against the Western Force, which is scheduled to take place in Perth tomorrow at 9:35 PM and will be broadcast live on FBC Sports.

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I wouldn’t say he’s out for the season, but it’s a reasonable at least two weeks.

Lomani's absence is a notable setback for the Drua, who rely on his leadership and skill on the field. The team will need to regroup and demonstrate their resilience as they face the Western Force without their co-captain, aiming to secure a vital win in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition.

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That’s the only reason Frank’s not here… otherwise he definitely would be here.