Tagimocia Ranadi sevens team manager Ana Rabuka has made a passionate plea for bias-free selection in the national team. In a recent interview, she emphasized the need for equal opportunities for all players, calling for selectors to attend local tournaments and evaluate talent firsthand. Rabuka expressed concerns that the current selection process favors certain clubs, putting others at a disadvantage despite their hard work and dedication in grassroots tournaments.
She highlighted how a fair selection process would not only motivate grassroots players to enhance their performance but also recognize the contributions of local clubs to women’s rugby in the country. Rabuka also urged for a review of the prize money awarded to women’s teams in local tournaments, advocating for gender equality in sports.
The recent success of her team, which won the women’s division at the Nataleira 7s last month, underscores the potential talent available in the grassroots level, making her call for fair selection even more critical.
In light of these issues, Rabuka remains hopeful that there will be positive changes that ensure fair and equal selection for all. This initiative could not only elevate the sport but also empower aspiring female athletes across the nation.
Summary: Ana Rabuka, manager of the Tagimocia Ranadi sevens team, is advocating for a non-biased selection process for Fiji’s national women’s rugby team. She calls for selectors to attend local tournaments to provide equal opportunities for all players and emphasizes the importance of recognizing grassroots efforts in women’s rugby. Rabuka also urges a review of prize money for women’s teams to promote gender equality in sports.
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