Waratahs face Drua in Fiji for Super Rugby Women's grand final

The Waratahs face a challenging away game in Ba, Fiji, as they compete against the Fijian Drua in the Super Rugby Women's grand final. The Australian team is vying for their seventh Super Rugby Women's title, aiming to secure a third consecutive championship.

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The Waratahs have made the trip to Ba, Fiji, to face the Drua as they chase their seventh title.

This season, the Waratahs have shown resilience, lifting their performance in the semifinals despite dropping two matches during the regular season. Their path to the final included wins against the Drua, Force, and Reds, with losses to the Brumbies and Force.

Meanwhile, the Fijian Drua, who finished the regular season as the top-ranked team, are aiming to win the competition for the first time since 2023. They have secured two titles previously. The Drua's journey to the final saw them defeat the Waratahs in the opening round, followed by victories over the Force, Brumbies, and Reds, with their only loss of the season being against the Waratahs.

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They have won the past two championships, but know they must overcome a formidable challenge if they are to lift the trophy for a third straight time.

Waratahs captain Emily Chancellor expressed confidence ahead of the crucial match. The starting lineups for both teams have been announced, with the Drua featuring players like Litiana Vueti and Atelaite Buna, and the Waratahs led by Emily Chancellor and including Caitlyn Halse and Maya Stewart.

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Meanwhile, the Drua are looking to win the competition for the first time since 2023.