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Jackson Expects Tougher Drua Selection Battle After Flying Fijians Naming

From FBC News · () English

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News Named sources Context piece
  • Swire Shipping Fijian Drua head coach Glen Jackson anticipates increased competition for player spots following the naming of the extended Flying Fijians squad.
  • Several Drua players were included in the national training group, indicating the franchise's growing contribution to Fiji rugby.
  • Jackson stressed the need for consistent high-level performance from players to secure a place in the final national squad.

The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are bracing for heightened internal competition as head coach Glen Jackson anticipates a tougher selection battle for places within his squad. This comes in the wake of the Flying Fijians' extended 50-member squad announcement for the upcoming Nations Championship, which saw a significant number of Drua players named in the wider national training group.

There are 50 guys being named in the Flying Fijians… if the blue jersey’s going well, the white jersey should go well.

· Glen JacksonConnecting the performance of the Fijian Drua players to their potential success with the national team.

Jackson views the inclusion of his players in the national setup as a testament to the franchise's development and its increasing contribution to Fiji rugby. He believes that strong performances at the Drua level should naturally translate into opportunities for national representation. "There are 50 guys being named in the Flying Fijians… if the blue jersey’s going well, the white jersey should go well," he remarked, drawing a parallel between the success of the franchise and the national team.

However, the coach was quick to emphasize that players must continuously prove their mettle week in and week out, particularly with crucial Super Rugby Pacific matches still on the horizon. "There are guys that need to put their hand up," Jackson stated, underscoring the importance of preparation and consistent performance at the highest level. Securing a spot in the final Flying Fijians squad will demand unwavering dedication and excellence throughout the remaining season.

There are guys that need to put their hand up.

· Glen JacksonEmphasizing the need for players to consistently perform well to earn selection.

The selection challenges are not confined to the national team; Jackson admitted that choosing the Drua squad itself is becoming increasingly difficult due to the strong form displayed by the entire group in recent weeks. This healthy competition within the team bodes well for their upcoming match against the Western Force this Saturday in Perth, which will be broadcast live on FBC Sports.

Preparation and getting ready to perform at the highest level means we’ve got to go to Perth and the Reds.

· Glen JacksonHighlighting the importance of preparation and performance in upcoming matches for national selection.
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Originally published by FBC News in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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