Fiji World Cup Stories

[milton]

http://www.tawakilagi.com/2013/01/02/roosters’-prop-wants-fiji-bati-spot-in-world-cup/

http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod=story&id=130113a9d783db2fa4c876eb8c87cc

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=222715

http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2013/01/08/cakau-keeps-trying/




There team is going from strength to strength. Imagine the influence Petro is going to have on all these young Fijian forwards during the world cup

 

[T]

They will the luxury of choosing from some handy players, Petero, lote, Ashton Sims, Kane evans, Koroibete, Sisa Waqa, John Sutton, naiqama brothers. Need a halfback though..

 

[roughyedspud]

all the pacific islands could have the luxury of choosing some very handy players if it was'nt for the elephant in the room that is SoO.....but anyway...


as for the halfback issue........erm.....how about john sutton @ 6 & jaryd hayne @ 7........might work?

 

[Evil Homer]

Fiji putting up a good performance/beating England could be a catalyst for the international game to be given the respect it deserves in the UK.

 

[roughyedspud]

it lacks respect in the uk?????

 

[Evil Homer]

it lacks respect in the uk?????

Among the general fanbase it does. People think that international RL consists of 'beating the Aussies'.

 

[roughyedspud]

that does'nt mean they don't respect the fact other nations play league..

 

[Evil Homer]

Yes, but they don't. Otherwise we wouldn't have people repeatedly suggesting that these nations should be confined to playing against England Knights.

 

[kiwileaguefan]

all the pacific islands could have the luxury of choosing some very handy players if it was'nt for the elephant in the room that is SoO.....but anyway...


as for the halfback issue........erm.....how about john sutton @ 6 & jaryd hayne @ 7........might work?

Aaron Groom?? I think he was playing in the lower grades in Sydney last season??

 

[hutch]

all the pacific islands could have the luxury of choosing some very handy players if it was'nt for the elephant in the room that is SoO.....but anyway...

Some handy Aussies?

 

[girvie]

Last year Aaron Groom played halfback for Asquith Magpies, who won the joint Norths/Manly A-Grade competition.

There is also Apisai Koroisau who played hooker for Souths Under-20s. He is in their NRL squad for 2013 and has also played in the halves as a junior.

 

[Bronco Rob]

http://www.tawakilagi.com/2013/01/02/roosters’-prop-wants-fiji-bati-spot-in-world-cup/

http://www.fijivillage.com/?mod=story&id=130113a9d783db2fa4c876eb8c87cc

http://www.fijitimes.com/story.aspx?id=222715

http://www.fijisun.com.fj/2013/01/08/cakau-keeps-trying/




There team is going from strength to strength. Imagine the influence Petro is going to have on all these young Fijian forwards during the world cup

Thanks for sharing those news articles milton.

Rugby League in Fiji is going gangbusters and a good showing in the WC will only strengthen that. You can also throw in a few other names like the ex 7's player that has just joined Cronulla, Alipate Raitini who looks an exctiting product, he is super quick and has great footwork.

 

[roughyedspud]

Some handy Aussies?

some handy heritage players mate

 

[roughyedspud]

Yes, but they don't. Otherwise we wouldn't have people repeatedly suggesting that these nations should be confined to playing against England Knights.

nobody has ever suggest anyone should be confined to play against the england knights...



I get that you hate the fact that england are utilizing a 'A' team to strengthen the full national team....but don't make sh!t up....though you where better than that!

 

[Evil Homer]

nobody has ever suggest anyone should be confined to play against the england knights...



I get that you hate the fact that england are utilizing a 'A' team to strengthen the full national team....but don't make sh!t up....though you where better than that!

They do, a lot of English fans totally disregard any opposition apart from NZ or Australia, you just have to take one look on RLFans to see that.

 

[Bovrick]

They do, a lot of English fans totally disregard any opposition apart from NZ or Australia, you just have to take one look on RLFans to see that.

Sad but true. The best matches of the WC08 were in the 'normal' group stages, and I expect the same will be true this year, I'm looking forward to the balance of this year... starting to feel like Ireland will be this Cup's PNG though.

 

[milton]

1. Hayne
2. Koiabete
3. Millard
4. W. Naiqama
5. Tuquiri
6. Sutton
7. Kennedy (QLD Cup, now wests?)
8. A. Sims
9. Koroisau
10. Civinoceva
11. Loko
12. Naiyaravaro
13. Bukuya

14. K. Evans
15. Waqa
16. Roqica
17. Fatiaki

18. Rauicava
19. Groom
20. Taduala
21. K. Naqama

 

[Crowie1989]

1.Hayne
2.Koribete
3.Waqa
4.Millard
5.Tuqiri
6.Sutton
7.Kennedy
8.A.Sims
9.Koroisau
10.Petro (C)
11.T.Sims
12.Loko
13.Bukuya
14.K.Evans
15.K.Sims
16.Fatiaki
17.W.Naiqama
this Line up could trouble any team at the world cup

 

[roughyedspud]

imagine what they'd be like if they where allowed to play every year

 

[deal.with.it]

They are allowed, but don't organise it.
Nothing stopping then sourcing sponsors and opposing teams.