Four exceptional athletes 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 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 serves as a vital platform for uncovering 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 very special moment for the HPU 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 highlighted the importance of local competitions in creating opportunities for players aiming to achieve national and international recognition. “The dream of every HPU girl is to wear the Fijiana jersey and be part of the Fijiana Drua. Their selection shows that the pathway is available for our local players, especially those in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he stated.