Super Rugby Pacific investigates Fijian Drua travel issues

Friday 7 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 5 reports · updated Fri 7 Mar 2025, 3:57pm

In this story Hurricanes, Super Rugby Pacific, Fijian Drua

Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley has addressed reports that the Fijian Drua travelled in a luggage truck after their bus was cancelled in New Zealand. The incident occurred during a trip to play the Hurricanes. Officials have launched a review, citing communication breakdowns and oversights.

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1. NZ HeraldFri 7 Mar 2025, 7:58am

   Fijian Drua forced to ride in back of truck as part of travel issues before Hurricanes clash - reports (opens in new tab)

   • Super Rugby Pacific chief executive Jack Mesley addresses Fijian Drua travel issues (opens in new tab) Fri 7 Mar 2025, 3:57pm
2. RNZFri 7 Mar 2025, 9:55am

   Rugby: Former international questions treatment of Fijian Drua during NZ road trip (opens in new tab)

   • Super Rugby Pacific boss responds to Drua travel fiasco (opens in new tab) Fri 7 Mar 2025, 3:04pm
3. StuffFri 7 Mar 2025, 2:27pm

   Lote Tuqiri and Nemani Nadolo condemn Super Rugby Pacific travel treatment of Fijian Drua (opens in new tab)