Swire Shipping Fijian Drua utility prop Jone Koroiduadua is confident that the Nadroga stallions’ rugby side will be able to win the Inkk Farebrother Sullivan trophy either against Lautoka or Naitasiri on June 1.

“I hope that the players in the Nadroga rugby team stay united, trust each other and work hard to get the win in their Farebrother challenge,” Koroiduadua said.

“The players know what is expected of them and they must be committed to their training and role in the field to come out winners.”

Koroiduadua of Nalebaleba, Nadroga was instrumental in the tight head prop position in their 28-19-win against Queensland Reds at HFC, Bank Suva after returning from a two-week suspension.

Koroiduadua has been selected in the loose head prop position for their round 14 clash against the Highlanders in Dunedin. The former policeman came through the ranks with the Stallions representing the Nadroga Under 20 side in 2018; he then went on to represent the senior side from 2019 to 2021.

“Farebrother has special significance with Nadroga.”

Brief history 

Nadroga successfully defended the Farebrother trophy from Namosi, Naitasiri and Suva last year.

Nadroga were eventually beaten 22 –20 by Nadi at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka last year to win the coveted trophy.

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