Rugby and the law
Brumbies edge Drua
WHILE the ACT Brumbies side edged out the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua in a high-scoring game 43-40, the Drua dazzled with a spectacular long-range try against the Brumbies that had it all. Hats off to the boys for a fine performance that showed that a lot of work was put on fine tuning their show come the 2024 Super Rugby Pacific and the first battle against the Auckland Blues in their fortress. The Drua showed glimpses of individual brilliance that would be a threat to teams in the competition.
Head coach Mick Byrne, his coaching team and the strength and conditioning coaches deserve applauds for the work done on player fitness and endurance, although the side needs to play 80-minute rugby and protect their try-line.
The Drua gave away a comfortable lead at one stage of the game to let the Brumbies sneak back in and steal a come-from-behind win. It was agonising to watch the boys surrender the 28-7 first half lead. Work must start on defence and reducing errors that lead to the opposition crossing our try-line. Hoping for the Drua to beat the Rebels in our second warmup match.
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Balgovind Rd, Nadawa, Nasinu
Local expats
DONALD Singh and Selwa Nandan express legitimate grievance about Fijians who have settled abroad being given lucrative jobs in Fiji (ST 4/2 ). They feel it’s not fair to Fijians who stayed back despite the hardship and adversity brought by the coups in the country.
After the 2006 coup I wrote in to come as a volunteer to help with the training of social welfare officers. I got no reply from the State authorities. A first cousin of mine who was a FSM gold medallist and topped her medical class in the US and had served in the hospitals in Suva and Ba also wrote to volunteer. She also got no response.
All local expatriates are not opportunists.
RAJEND NAIDU
Sydney, NSW, Australia
Star Roy
ROY the “Joy” Krishna at 36 years continues to razzle and dazzle in the Indian Super League.
His ability to penetrate through the defence is a wonder to watch. However, what amazed many is his two latest goals last week which were scored through scintillating headers and oh boy it was a beauty to watch and behold.
Indian fans are going crazy with what the Fijian is producing.
Another story about Roy’s participation in the Indian league is when he joins a new club, he elevates it to the next level. Odisha was a struggling club, but is now second in the league. Roy continues to remain the joy and we wish him every success in 2024 and beyond.
SHALWYN PRASAD
Mukta Ben Place, Nabua
Reality of the matter
I WOULD like to address Rajend Naidu’s question from yesterday’s The Sunday Times LTE section: “So on whose order did the JSC circumvent the law?”
Mr. Naidu sir, the reality of the matter is that you, the general public and I are well aware of whose orders the country was following during the previous government.
Sometimes you don’t have to name a name to know a name.
You just know it!
SANJEET PRASAD
Mani Rd, Bulileka, Labsa