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 athletes, all members of the Suva Women’s team, are Alisi Galo, Alfreda Fisher, Adi Salaseini Railumu, and Ivamere Nabura.
This selection underscores the success of the ANZ Marama Cup, which has emerged as a vital platform for identifying and developing rugby talent in Fiji. Mike Legge, the coach of Fiji Rugby’s High Performance Women’s Program, expressed his enthusiasm for the new additions to the Fijiana squad.
“It’s a very special moment for the HPU Women’s Program to welcome these new players for the upcoming tour. We currently have 12 players from our High-Performance group in the squad,” Legge stated. He highlighted the role of local competitions in creating opportunities for players aspiring to compete at national and international levels.
“The dream of every HPU girl is to wear the Fijiana jersey and play for the Fijiana Drua. Their selection demonstrates that a pathway exists for our local players, particularly those participating in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.