A former England playmaker and 2003 World Cup winner has joined the backroom staff of the Fijian Drua.
Mike Catt has been appointed senior assistant coach at the Super Rugby Pacific outfit after two seasons with the Waratahs.
The 75-cap utility back will bring experience gained coaching with England, Ireland and Italy, having called time on his 18-year playing career in 2007 that included three World Cups and seven matches for the British & Irish Lions on the 1997 and 2001 tours.
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“I’m very excited,” Catt said after his appointment.
“What I’ve seen and how the Drua have performed over the past five years since they started has been very impressive, and it looks like they are heading in the right direction.
“To be part of something special and relatively new is very exciting … One of the big reasons why I came is I’ve never really coached a nation where rugby is their No 1 sport.
“I love the game; it has taken me around the world, and for me to give back to the people and make sure that we go to another level is crucial.”
Catt links up with new head coach Brad Mooar following the departure of Glen Jackson.
“I’ve never coached a nation where rugby is the number one sport.”
— Mike Catt#TosoDrua #PacificAusSports pic.twitter.com/6tCWl7RCbL
— Fijian Drua (@Fijian_Drua) August 5, 2026
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