RUGBY WORLD CUP 2011.IS FIJI PREPARED?

The Web Ellis Rugby World Cup

As other qualified teams to the World Cup have put the works into motion, is Fiji geared up and gelling its players enough? As the domestic season is currently underway the question is not if Fiji have the ambundance of talent but if the FRU have the players in mind and what they have done about getting the team together in training for the prized convenant CUP.Remembering that we have only 519 days left and counting

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Permalink Reply by Justin on April 8, 2010 at 3:23am: Nah,,fiji is preparing for Crusade at sukuna park....lolzzz; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Usaia Pita Waqatairewa on April 8, 2010 at 4:00am: VB will pass a decree to get all players together; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by StRYka aka LOne rAnger on April 8, 2010 at 4:09am: ratu suguraki will pass a decree making fiji the rwc winner; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ox™ on April 8, 2010 at 5:36am: woso lol....sa tini cala tale na vivosaki qoka !; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Tejy on April 8, 2010 at 9:56am: Tini kece tikoga vei Bai na veitalanoa...lol...e cava tiko mada...?; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by StRYka aka LOne rAnger on April 9, 2010 at 12:50am: Domoni excited about World Cup assignment
April 09, 2010

Flying Fijians coach Sam Domoni is excited about his first World Cup next year in New Zealand.

Domoni who has already began mapping out a plan for the much anticipated event says this is a huge task for him but one he will be proud to do.

“Every coach dreams of guiding his country to the world cup,” he said.

“And I take pride in that because my employers and Fiji is counting on me to prepare the best team for the world cup. It’s a job that comes with a lot of pressure but it’s a good challenge to me and to my team to do our best for our country.”

The Fiji Rugby Union confirmed Australian duo, Greg Mum and Shannon Fraser who helped Fiji to their semi final finish at the 2007 World Cup will be back to help Domoni. They will also be joined by Joe Barakat.

“We have a very strong coaching team, those men come in with a lot of experience that ha proven to be very vital to Fiji in the past. I am happy to be working alongside them.”

Domoni’s first assignment is selecting a Fiji A team that will play a test match with Tonga at the end of this month as a buildup to the Pacific Rugby Cup.

The trials for the Fiji A team will be held tomorrow, a test between players named in the training squads for the Air Pacific Warriors and Fiji Barbarians sides.

“I am very excited, we have a lot of players who are vying for a spot, it is every players ultimatum to play in the world cup so we’re expecting selection to be difficult,” Domoni said.

The trials for the Fiji A team will be held tomorrow at 10am at Albert Park.

Fiji Warriors
Waisea Naulago, Isireli Ledua, Sete Somoca, Leone Nakarawa, Mosese Vasuitoga, Mosese Volavola, Jimilai Nakaidawa, Dale Tonawai, Nemia Kenatale, Kelemedi Vosuga, Penaia Nawailulu, Paula Karatu, Mesulame Soga, Maikeli Mocetadra, John Stewart, Alefoso Yalayalatabua, Vili Veikoso, Manasa Saulo, Epeli Natuikata, Josese Bolabasaga, Jasa Kadivuka, Waisale Vatuvoka, Koroi Yavala, Ravai Fatiaki, Jonetani Ralulu, Tikiko Uluiviti, Aisake Katonibau

Fiji Barbarians
Sakeo Latianara, Vereniki Sauturaga, Vesi Rarawa, Api Ratuniyarawa, Iowane Naivalurua, Rupeni Nasiga, Kotobalavu Waqabaca, Adriu Durutalo, Kelemedi Bola, Amani Bosenawai, Josateki Ravueta, Jonetani Ratu, Adriu Delai, epeli Vuivuci, Taniela Rawaqa, Ben Makutu, Aseri Buli, Iosefo Bele, Senitiki Tuivuya, Kelepi Ketedromo,; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dina on April 9, 2010 at 1:55am: Samu Domoni????????????????????? Are they for Real???????????????

Only in Fiji.I thought they would've learned from their recent circus act tour to the northern hemisphere.Bloody bunch of nutters sitting like ducks in FRU collecting pay.Get a bloody nuke and nuke them f*&%ers !!!! World Cup just around the corner and FRU still mucking around.Bunch of clueless Gorillas.

Cava tale sa qai vo ???????; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Ox™ on April 12, 2010 at 1:08pm: New illicit drugs policy in England

12th April 2010

Planet Rugby

Two strikes and you're out...

Premier Rugby, the Rugby Football Union and England's Rugby Players' Association have unveiled the first comprehensive Illicit Drugs Policy in world Rugby.

The policy across the whole game in England, from elite to grassroots, to protect the health and welfare of players and the image of the game, will come into effect this month and comprises an integrated programme of education, out of competition testing, assessment, treatment, rehabilitation and sanctions.

Running alongside the RFU's Anti-Doping Programme, the Illicit Drugs Policy has been based on models of existing good practice in other sports (in particular the experiences of the Australian Football League) that were reviewed and debated at the Illicit Drugs Forum held at Twickenham Stadium in July 2009.

While English rugby has operated a robust in and out of competition anti-doping testing programme for the past decade, the World Anti Doping Authority Code does not currently prohibit or test for illicit drug use out of competition.

The focus of the new policy will be on illicit drugs, which are open to abuse in a "social" setting and already on the WADA Prohibited List for in-competition anti-doping tests. Seven out of 24 positive in-competition tests conducted under the RFU's Anti-Doping Programme between 2004 and 2009 were for illicit drug use, including two Guinness Premiership players.

There will be a "two-strike" policy with urine testing for cocaine, cannabis, amphetamines and "ecstasy" carried out by Concateno - Europe's leading drug and alcohol testing provider.

For a first positive test (Adverse Analytical Finding) there will be a fixed penalty fine of £5,000 for a senior professional (£1,000 for an Academy player) and the matter is kept completely confidential between the Programme Medical Director, the player, his club's medical officer (and the England representative team doctor where applicable).

The problem is dealt with as a confidential health-related issue with the focus firmly on how to help the player deal with and be treated for his illicit drug use. This also applies to a first admission of use, which does not count as a violation and for which there is no fixed penalty.

Only if the player fails to comply with the treatment process, or commits a second violation, is the player liable to a minimum 12 month suspension, a further fine and public disclosure of the reasons for his suspension. A third violation would result in a further longer suspension.

At every stage of the process there will be mandatory specialist assessment and treatment by a consultant-led illicit drug treatment team from Capio Nightingale Hospital, one of the UK's leading mental health and addiction treatment providers.

"The risks of illicit drug use in society, particularly in the 18-30 age group, are well recognised.

"The Illicit Drug Forum last July heard in detail about the potential risks faced by rugby players," said Dr Simon Kemp, RFU Head of Sports Medicine.

"The Illicit Drug Working Group debated at length how best to balance the need for a clear and strong "anti-drugs" message, protect the image of the game, and maximise the deterrence value of a sanction, whilst providing an opportunity for players to achieve a successful rehabilitation. This policy reflects these objectives and is a mature, well researched and evidence-based response to an important issue. As a medical practitioner, I am delighted that the policy is based on the sound medical model of confidential access to specialist treatment for a first offence or admission of use.

"Successful illicit drug policies in sport are typically based on this medical model - one that focuses on minimising the risks to the health of the player by integrating education, testing, assessment and treatment - and that is what the Illicit Drugs Advisory Committee has done with the Illicit Drugs Policy."

PRL Rugby Director Phil Winstanley added: "Our clubs and their players have invested in a world class programme to address the societal issue of illicit drugs. The education, testing and rehabilitation elements will run alongside the comprehensive testing programme operating at Guinness Premiership level and will help us protect both the welfare of our players and the image of the game."

RPA Chairman David Barnes said: "The Illicit Drugs Policy has been developed with the health and welfare of the players primarily in mind. The RPA recognises the damage that illicit drug use can do, and our members fully support the policy and its aims to educate and protect players from the potential damage of illicit drug use.

"RPA members recognise they are role models for the game and need to set an example. However, the profile of the RPA membership closely matches that of the social group most at risk of exposure to illicit drugs. An effective policy will reduce the risk to players and the sport, and provide a structured support programme for players who do become involved in illicit drugs, helping them to deal with their problems and recover."; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Iliesa Rainima on April 12, 2010 at 4:36pm: @MD....I admire your confident, but all the good work that Ilivasi has archived for the Fiji side prepairing has gone down the drain now....cause for something that happens off the field....too much political at FRU i say.....so good luck for the world cup Fiji......hopefully they will reach there potentials b4 kickoff in 2011.....but am not holding my breath.....will always cheer for Fiji anyway.

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Permalink Reply by Dina on April 12, 2010 at 11:48pm: O veka na ka qori e se caka makawa tu ga mai.O tadra tiko beka se cava !!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by Dina on April 12, 2010 at 11:58pm: Gauna saraga me vo ga e vica na vula me tekivu kina na World Cup, qai digitaki e dua na coach.

Only in Fiji !!!

As other teams selected their coaches exactly after the last World Cup, Fiji decided; lets pick a coach a few months before the next World Cup.Well done guys !! Next World Cup lets pick a coach 2 weeks before.

Domoni who has already began mapping out a plan for the much anticipated event says this is a huge task for him but one he will be proud to do.

Mapping out knumbnuts should have been done 4 or 5 years ago.

Where ??????

Yes, Only in Fiji !!!!; ▶ Reply to This

Permalink Reply by neori on June 20, 2010 at 1:18am: Guys... i knw we are entitle to say wotever we want.. but pliz do support our selectors and de coaching staff.. nothing is ever perfect in dis world... except de ALMIGHTY... hardcore Fiji team supporters all de way... GO FIJI GO!!!!; ▶ Reply to This