Hat-Trick Hero Viliame Daurua Already on Fijian Drua Radar

Suva Grammar School Under-18 coach Epeli Osborne praised player-of-the-match Viliame Daurua's exceptional performance in the Vodafone Deans final, highlighting his hat-trick as a testament to his dedication. Daurua's three tries were crucial in securing Grammar's championship title, ending a 21-year drought for the school in the Under-18 category.

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Vili Daurua is already part of the Drua Academy. There are a couple of boys in the squad that are part of the group.

Osborne revealed that Daurua is already a member of the Fijian Drua Academy, a development program for promising young rugby players. Several other members of the championship-winning squad are also part of this elite group, indicating a strong pipeline of talent emerging from Suva Grammar.

The coach described Daurua as one of the most hardworking players on the team, emphasizing that his on-field contributions are consistently backed by strong performance statistics. As a hooker, Daurua's influence across the entire field is notable, with his numbers consistently ranking among the best according to the coaching staff.

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Vili is a hardworking hooker. We’re big on numbers and Vili’s numbers are second to none.

With a Deans title, a player-of-the-match award, and a place in the prestigious Drua Academy already secured, Viliame Daurua is emerging as a significant young forward to watch in Fijian rugby. His achievements signal a bright future in the sport.

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I can vouch for them because of his position as a hooker and what he does around the whole field.