The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua have confirmed the return of former captain Bitila Tawake to the squad as they prepare for the 2024 Super Rugby Women’s semifinal clash on Friday.

Tawake finished playing for the Chiefs in this season’s Super Rugby Aupuki competition in New Zealand last weekend, where her team narrowly lost to the Blues in the final.

She has been jettisoned straight into the Drua squad where she’ll provide cover for the front row.

Head Coach Mosese Rauluni said: “It’s great to have Bitila back. She has always been an important part of the Drua and we’ve constantly been in touch. She’ll get on splendidly with the rest of the squad, all of whom know her well already. Bitila comes to us match fit and battle hardened and will be a great asset to draw on as we prepare to take on the Western Force in Suva on Friday.”