Most-capped Drua Woman relishing historic home final

Veteran Karalaini Naisewa, the most-capped player for the McDonald's Fijian Drua Women, is cherishing the opportunity to participate in the club's inaugural home Super Rugby Women's final. Naisewa, with 30 appearances for the team, is one of the four original players from the 2022 squad.

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Since 2022 and 2023, we have won the final. But it’s a historical final here in Fiji. I would like to thank the girls for making it this far. We will give it a good final next week.

She described reaching a home final as a historic milestone for the club, attributing the success to years of dedicated effort. "Since 2022 and 2023, we have won the final. But it’s a historical final here in Fiji. I would like to thank the girls for making it this far. We will give it a good final next week," Naisewa stated.

Reflecting on her personal journey, Naisewa expressed surprise at becoming the team's most-capped player. "I was not expecting to reach this level. I’m just giving the glory to God. Without Him, I couldn’t make it this far, and to the ladies and management for supporting me all the way," she said.

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I was not expecting to reach this level. I’m just giving the glory to God. Without Him, I couldn’t make it this far, and to the ladies and management for supporting me all the way.

Naisewa also acknowledged the growing talent within the team, emphasizing that the Drua Women's continued success is built upon the development of women's rugby in Fiji. "A very special one. These ladies are so special to us. There is a lot of development, ladies coming into play in this game. It’s so special, and I’m just speechless," she added. The Drua Women are aiming for their third Super Rugby Women's title when they face the Waratahs in Ba this Saturday.

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A very special one. These ladies are so special to us. There is a lot of development, ladies coming into play in this game. It’s so special, and I’m just speechless.