Tawake hails home crowd

Fijian Drua Women captain Bitila Tawake expressed deep gratitude for the home supporters following her team's hard-fought victory over the Western Force. This win marks a significant milestone, securing the Drua Women's first triumph of the season.

"Honestly, I’m just grateful to the crowd that came out today, our families most importantly, our mums, dads, sisters and brothers," Tawake stated. "To have that support at home just means a lot." She described the home crowd as among the best the team could hope for, emphasizing how playing in front of family and fans made the win particularly special.

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Honestly, I’m just grateful to the crowd that came out today, our families most importantly, our mums, dads, sisters and brothers. To have that support at home just means a lot.

Despite a slow start to the match, Tawake was pleased with the team's response and focus. "We had a rough start, but we stayed focused on the goal. It was all about teamwork and trusting the process," she said. The Drua Women will now look to build on this momentum as they prepare to face the Brumbies in Ba next weekend.

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We had a rough start, but we stayed focused on the goal. It was all about teamwork and trusting the process.