Bese avid about 7s debut
Push yourself because no one is going to do it for you. Former Fiji secondary schoolgirls’ blue ribbon Younis Bese, 26 is a mover that she is always pushing herself into new grounds.
Soon after high school she went to the United States of America to study. She returned last year.
The former Gospel High School student ruled the tracks as a sprinter but switched to rugby because she has the built and the legs.
The Malaka, Vanuabalavu native was part of the Fijiana Drua team which won the Super W trophy in Australia earlier this year where she played wing.
While it is still rugby this weekend she is plays sevens.
National sevens coach Saiasi Fuli has recruited her for the Dubai 7s which kicked off last
night.
“It is very challenging – totally different game,” Bese said after the call up.
“From 80 minutes and 14 minutes; sevens is so fast and a different atmosphere.
“Training is challenging and the girls make it fun – they are always there.
“I didn’t make the World Cup team, a couple of weeks later coach Fuli messaged coach Mike (Legge) to see if I wanted to try sevens, so why not.
“I tried it out and am loving it.” Bese indicated she was initially motivated by her track coach Jone Delai to try out rugby. She has not looked back since.
“When the Fijiana 7s won bronze that was the motivation.
“ugby was there during high school but I did not pursue it since I was one of the top five in athletics.
“I did not second guess moving into rugby, my track coach Jone Delai inspired me; “I was doing off-season and he told why not try out rugby.
“I am very excited and nervous about my sevens debut, but we will do our best.”
Bese acknowledges her siblings and parents for always pushing and supporting her.