Four exceptional players from the ANZ Marama Cup have been chosen to join the Vodafone Fijiana XV extended squad for their upcoming test matches against Scotland and the Netherlands this month.
The selected players, all representing the Suva Women’s team, are Alisi Galo, Alfreda Fisher, Adi Salaseini Railumu, and Ivamere Nabura.
This selection underscores the impact of the ANZ Marama Cup, which has become a vital avenue for identifying and developing rugby talent in Fiji.
Mike Legge, the coach of Fiji Rugby’s High Performance Women’s Program, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the selections.
“It’s a significant occasion for the High Performance Women’s Program to welcome these new players into the Fijiana squad for the upcoming tour. Currently, we have 12 players from our High-Performance group in that squad,” Legge stated.
He highlighted the importance of local competitions in paving the way for players looking to ascend to national and international arenas.
“The aspiration of every HPU girl is to wear the Fijiana jersey and aspire to join the Fijiana Drua. Their selection is a testament to the opportunities available for our local players, particularly those competing in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.