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The Swire Delivery Fijian Drua has formally confirmed at this time the signing of Tokyo Olympics 7s gold medalist Iosefo Masi.
In a press release, the Drua introduced the signing of Masi and Flying Fijians prop Mesake Doge for the following two Tremendous Rugby Pacific seasons.
Final week Drua Coach, Mick Byrne revealed to FBC Sports activities that they’ve secured the companies of Doge whereas yesterday we broke the information that Masi was anticipated to affix the group.
Masi additionally featured for the Fiji 7s group over the weekend on the Duavata 7s event at Rakiraki, in Ra.
The Taveuni man was handed a practice and trial offers at NRL membership, Cowboys, however has returned to Fiji hoping to get his huge break with the Drua.
He’s additionally anticipated to make the Fiji 7s squad for the World Cup in Cape City, South Africa.
Fijian Drua CEO, Brian Thorburn says Doge and Masi shall be necessary additions to the membership.
He says Doge is a extremely regarded worldwide and his inclusion will enormously bolster our tighthead shares whereas our younger forwards may even profit enormously from his wealth of expertise in European membership rugby.
Thorburn provides that Masi joins the Drua as an out of doors again, giving them additional choices in assault.
29-year-old Doge has been capped eight occasions for the Flying Fijians.
He joins the Drua from Welsh membership Dragons the place he spent the previous two seasons taking part in within the United Rugby Championship.
The previous QVS pupil beforehand performed for the Timisoara Saracens in Romania, making 27 appearances, in addition to Brive within the French Prime 14, the place he performed 24 matches.
