Fijiana prepares for RWC! A historical year
THE Fijiana Drua has set the sails in a bid to fly our flag high in NZ during the Women’s RWC tournament.
The Fijiana made its debut in the Super W competition and set the stage alight, winning the title after beating the NSW Waratahs.
The side was unbeaten in six matches, but tasted defeat at the hands of the Sakura on Sunday (28-14).
Last night, the Fijiana battled the Wallaroos in Australia and regardless the outcome, I compliment FRU and the team management for rubbing shoulders against the big names.
The Sakura is ranked 12th, while the Wallaroos is ranked 5th.
The Fijiana is ranked 21st and the
Debate challenge
CAN the articulate A-G man up and fearlessly accept the much anticipated political debate challenge side will face big names such as England (ranked 1st), South Africa (ranked 13th) and France ranked (4th).
As we look forward to the Women’s RWC, it is time that resources and funding are poured in to assist the side.
I’m glad FRU launched the Ranadi Cup competition which will serve as women’s Tier 2 rugby competition.
The Marama Rugby Championship has unveiled stars and I’m confident the Ranadi Cup competition will unearth the hidden talents out there.
Women’s rugby has made huge strides and it is here to stay.
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM
Nadawa, Nasinu proposed by former PM Mahendra Chaudhry?
I would have also endorsed our honourable PM together with his dependable iPad to face off the Labour leader, but then I believe
WHAT a historical year it is for our women on the rugby paddocks. Firstly, a group of unknown ladies underwent training under the leadership of a Senirusi Seruvakula before the nation came to realise that they were champions who knocked out top Australian sides. Now the Rooster Chicken Fijiana side is playing in a historical match with the Wallaroos, perhaps the first between the two sides.
As a rugby fan, I am not concerned about the scores, but I am looking at the bigger it would be disastrous and a mortifying affair for the former, specially on live television.
Come on Mr Sayed-Khaiyum! NISHANT SINGH
Lautoka picture, the women’s Rugby World Cup this October.
What an inspiration these ladies have been?
From interested players to champions and now national representatives.
Meanwhile, is Seruvakula the most successful coach in Fiji’s sporting history?
I will allow readers to decide for themselves, but the ability to mould a group of ladies into classy and international players within a short span of time speaks volumes.
Looking forward to the match against the Wallaroos as well as the Fijian Drua this weekend.
FLOYD ROBINSON
Toorak, Suva