The Fijian Drua have confirmed the appointment of Glen Jackson as head coach for the 2025 season and beyond.
Jackson has served as assistant to Mick Byrne, who will leave to take over the national side at the end of the Super Rugby Pacific season.
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The former Chiefs flyhalf has signed a three year deal with the club, having recently gone to the 2023 World Cup with the Fijians as an assistant coach.
“I am grateful, humbled by the opportunity and the responsibility is not lost on me. I have learnt a lot and I am very passionate about the Fijian culture," Jackson said in a statement.
"My time at the Flying Fijians & Drua has shown me how powerful the Fijian culture, community and passion in moulding good players and good people.
“I’m very excited about the future to work with quality players and for the chance to develop leaders. The Drua can change people’s lives and Rugby is our national sport.
"I am committed to ensuring Fiji continues to make a stand in Super Rugby Pacific, grows the game and sets a platform for the next generation.”
Jackon played 60 games for the Chiefs before moving into officiating, refereeing over 100 first class games.
Fijian Drua CEO Mark Evans backed Jackson to step up as Byrne makes the next step in his career.
Glen has already made a tremendous contribution to the Drua since our inception in 2022.," Evans explained.
"The Board is delighted to appoint Glen to the role after a thorough process. Glen has wonderful ideas which will allow the Fijian Drua to have even greater success moving into the future.
"His deep knowledge of the Fijian culture complemented by his insights and relationship with the players, staff and everyone in the Club assures the continuity with Drua needs.
"Glen will officially take over once Mick Byrne takes up his Flying Fijians Head Coach role fulltime on conclusion of the current Super Rugby Pacific campaign.”
