Four exceptional players from the ANZ Marama Cup have been chosen to join the extended squad of the 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 uncovering and developing rugby talent in Fiji. Mike Legge, coach of Fiji Rugby’s High-Performance Women’s Program, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the selections.
“It’s a very special moment for the High-Performance Women’s Program to have these new girls selected 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 creating pathways for players aiming to achieve national and international recognition. “The dream of every HPU girl is to wear the Fijiana jersey and join the Fijiana Drua. Their selection demonstrates that there is a pathway for our local players, particularly those in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.