In just their first season in the competition, Fijiana Drua cap off an unbeaten campaign with a 32-26 victory over the reigning champions in the final in Melbourne.
Fijiana Drua have capped off their first Super W season by winning a pulsating final against defending champions NSW Waratahs 32-26 in Melbourne.
The Waratahs led 26-22 in the 69th minute, but an outstanding try to Timaima Ravisa down the right flank pushed Fijiana Drua back into the lead after they were up 17-12 at half-time. They iced their victory with a late try to Vitalina Naikore — her third of the match — ending the Waratahs' run of four straight championships.
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