Byrne to coach Fijian Super side

Former All Blacks and Wallabies skills coach Mick Byrne will be in charge of the Fijian Drua for their Super Rugby Pacific campaigns in 2022-2023.

Byrne was unveiled at a press conference held by the Fiji Rugby Union yesterday. He has signed a two-year deal as foundation coach.

The Fijian side announced their first five signings earlier this week – Sevens gold medallist Napolioni Bolaca, test hooker Tevita Ikanivere, veteran loose forward Nemani Nagusa, Bay of Plenty winger Onisi Ratave, and young test No 9 Simione Kuruvoli, who played against the All Blacks in July.

More signings are set to be announced early next week.