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S po r ts Sports
Sports

Drua loose forward, Elia Canakaivata, breaks through against the Crusaders. Photo: Fijian Drua

DRUA DRIVE SPORTS TOURISM

UPSURGE IN FIJI

By Alipate Pareti impact on the Fijian economy, adding to the growing potential
for sports tourism in Fiji.
Two years after the Fijian Drua and Moana Pasifika joined “We think sports tourism is an area that’s got really strong
Australian and New Zealand teams in the Super Rugby Pacific, potential in Fiji,” says Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Officer,
the Drua’s fortunes on the field are driving a noticeable Brent Hill.

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