Mooar inspired by Drua vision and pathway

Brad Mooar, the newly appointed Head Coach of the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua, has expressed his enthusiasm for the club's "people-first culture" and the opportunity to cultivate a sustainable rugby pathway in Fiji. Mooar, who previously served as an assistant coach for the Crusaders, All Blacks, and Scotland, believes the Drua's potential extends beyond on-field performance, seeing significant growth opportunities across the entire Fijian rugby system.

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I think it’s just the belief of what the culture is here. The people-first part is absolutely me. We are in the people game, so the role of leadership is first and foremost.

"The people-first part is absolutely me. We are in the people game, so the role of leadership is first and foremost," Mooar stated, highlighting his alignment with the club's values. He is eager to develop a team capable of playing a brand of rugby that resonates with Fijian pride while ensuring consistent competitiveness in the Super Rugby Pacific competition. "I don’t believe there’s any ceiling on where we can take the Drua team to," he added.

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I don’t believe there’s any ceiling on where we can take the Drua team to.

A key focus for Mooar will be reinforcing the development pipeline from grassroots rugby up to the professional ranks. "We need to get right what we’re doing here with the Drua whilst also working really hard on the pipeline of our talent identification and talent development through the secondary schools, Dean’s Cup and the Skipper Cup," he explained.

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We need to get right what we’re doing here with the Drua whilst also working really hard on the pipeline of our talent identification and talent development through the secondary schools, Dean’s Cup and the Skipper Cup.

Mooar also stressed the importance of a robust partnership between the Drua and Fiji Rugby for achieving sustained success. "Integrating massively and really tightly with the Fiji Rugby Union through our people, through our players, through our staff and how we each work together to be equally successful," he said. The New Zealander is set to officially begin his role in September, coinciding with preparations for the 2027 Super Rugby Pacific season.

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Integrating massively and really tightly with the Fiji Rugby Union through our people, through our players, through our staff and how we each work together to be equally successful.