Four exceptional players from the ANZ Marama Cup have been chosen to join the extended squad of Vodafone Fijiana XV for their upcoming test matches against Scotland and the Netherlands this month. The selected players, all hailing from 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 regarding the new additions to the Fijiana squad.
“It’s a very special moment for the HPU Women’s Program to have these new girls selected for the upcoming tour. We currently 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 aspiring to excel at both 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 the pathway exists for our local athletes, particularly those competing in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.