Newly appointed Fiji 15's rugby trainer, Nacanieli Cawanibuka's biggest task would be to prepare the Fiji National 15s team to the Pacific Nations Cup competition next month.
Cawanibuka has replaced Henry Elder, whose contract was not renewed by the Fiji Rugby Union.
Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Cawanibuka said being the national trainer for the 15s team is no different from being with the 7s team and he will see the make-up of the team before planning his training schedule.
Cawanibuka is no stranger to the rugby fraternity having been part of the FMF Flying Fijians coaching management working alongside Henry Elder to their quarter-final finish at the 2007 Rugby World Cup.
The Pacific Nations Cup kicks off on June 7 with Fiji hosting Samoa at Churchill Park in Lautoka.
Big Task ahead for 15’s Trainer
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