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Fiji Rugby has always been a must watch for rugby supporters around the globe, with a mix of physicality and flair that transfixes the eyes.
At a time where certain countries are trying to find their identities — for example NZ, England and Australia — Fiji have never lost theirs.
They have players with some of the best hands in the game with an incredible understanding of each other, a player always instinctively knows where the next one is to pressurise the defence or even the attacking players.
What was once a weakness, the scrum, has become a strength.
The Drua have shown major improvement in this area, this has given them more opportunities for possession and to bring more opportunities for their dangerous backline.
They captured their own supporters plus others because of the way they play the game with skill and genuine love, they have been the very reason why we all fell in love of the game ourselves.
Further more about Fijian supporters.
I would recommend going to Fiji and engaging with all things rugby, from kids up their passion and knowledge is a privilege to engage with.
The game unites the whole country no matter of their background or what village they belong to, it is about the game which brings individuals and groups together.
Fijian rugby does need more help for progression and development for the good of the game there and the wider community, it would be for the greater good for them to be as strong as possible!
From my viewpoint as a rugby lover both Australia and New Zealand need to be more proactive with Fiji on an international level as well as at the domestic level.
Selestino Ravutaumada of the Fijian Drua (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images)
New Zealand does play in Fiji but not enough and the Fijian supporters love watching the encounters and so turn out in force, more games there obviously means more money for them to put back into the sport.
The Wallabies need to also agree to play in Fiji as they would be warmly welcomed, and they would feel more engaged with both country and supporters.
An agreement should be reached by the three unions for more regular matches in Fiji, financially this makes sense rather than asking them to travel while stretching their resources.
Fiji are growing and I cannot see them being too far behind the likes of Scotland, are Italy ahead of Fiji currently?
RA and NZRU are behind making Fiji stronger and Super Rugby is a great start especially considering the great season that the Drua have just had, now the International stage should be the focus also.
The Fijian supporters were something to behold during the SR season, their passion and love for the game is something that many can learn from!
Plus they show so much respect for the opposition sides, it is about rugby for them win or lose!
Some have mentioned bringing in the USA into the Rugby Championship because they would provide the financial clout, that would be true but they have not progressed internationally at all.
My argument is why leave out a team especially like Fiji that are showing genuine progression and ambition, Samoa should also be given attention even though they have struggled in the SRP this shows more support is needed for them.
Do you think that NZ and Australia should be more involved by playing tests in Fiji?
What was your thoughts of the Drua?
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