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 representing the Suva Women’s team, are Alisi Galo, Alfreda Fisher, Adi Salaseini Railumu, and Ivamere Nabura.
This selection underscores the ANZ Marama Cup’s role as a vital platform for identifying and nurturing rugby talent in Fiji. Mike Legge, the coach of Fiji Rugby’s High Performance Women’s Program, expressed his enthusiasm regarding the new selections.
“It’s a very special moment for the HPU Women’s Program to see these new girls join the Fijiana squad for the upcoming tour. Currently, we have 12 players from our High-Performance group included in that squad,” Legge stated.
He highlighted the importance of local competitions in creating pathways for players looking to compete at national and international levels. “Every HPU girl dreams of wearing the Fijiana jersey and representing the Fijiana Drua. Their selection demonstrates that there is a pathway available for our local players, particularly those in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.