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The Fijiana Drua skipper Bitila Tawake hoists the Super W trophy with the team after beating Waratahs in the final, Photo: rugby.com.au

The Fijiana Drua were looking to create history against a Waratahs side who held the Super W trophy since inception.

The Fijiana Drua were deserved winners as they powered home with a late rally whilst the Waratahs will be gutted after their second-half comeback just fell short.

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The Fijiana Drua team celebrate after defeating the NSW Waratah’s. Photo: 7News.com.au

The Fijiana Drua have claimed the Super W title in a thrilling 32-26 victory over the NSW Waratahs at AAMI Park.

The game went down to the wire as the Waratahs staged a comeback, with NZ import Natalie Delamare crossing for a hat-trick.

However, the Drua refused to give up and backed by a strong Fijian crowd, hit the front with nine to go through Timaima Ravisa.

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The Fijiana Drua players celebrate after defeating champions NSW Waratahs on Friday. Photo: rugby.com.au

The Fijiana Drua has ascended atop the Australian Super W point table with 20 points after routing the undefeated champions Waratahs 29-10 last week.

The top of the table clash on the Gold Coast surprised most Australian rugby fans but was anticipated by close observers after the Drua easily defeating their first three opponents.

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The Fijiana Drua Rugby team training last week preparing for their top of the table clash against the Waratahs this weekend. Photo: Fijiana Drua

Sure, there is the rumble again in the Super Rugby Pacific between the Brumbies and the Reds, but we had that the other week already.

Forget over the ditch.
Very few people, at least in Sydney, are aware of this game as the media do not appear to cover Super W.

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The Fijiana Drua taking part in the Australian Super W competition.

Tia Roko, Roar Rugby

Earlier this month on International Women’s Day, World Rugby announced 12 women of influence and inspiration who have been awarded executive leadership scholarships for 2022.

Throughout the Pacific, women are seen as the engine room of rugby, always willingly behind the scenes and not taking much of an interest in leadership positions.

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