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 athletes, all part of the Suva Women’s team, are Alisi Galo, Alfreda Fisher, Adi Salaseini Railumu, and Ivamere Nabura.
This selection underscores the achievements of the ANZ Marama Cup, which serves as an important platform for identifying and developing rugby talent within 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 players selected for the upcoming tour. Currently, we have 12 players from our High-Performance group in that squad,” Legge stated.
He also emphasized the importance of local competitions in creating pathways for players aiming to reach both national and international stages. “Every HPU player’s dream is to wear the Fijiana jersey and join the Fijiana Drua. Their selection demonstrates that opportunities exist for our local players, particularly those competing in the ANZ Marama Cup,” he added.