The Fiji rugby team is always well known for its threatening backline but this has not been the case so far in this year's Rugby World.
1999 Rugby World Cup coach for Fiji and former All Black, Brad Johnstone said the issue is very clear that the Fijians have been trained out of their play, and this has taken away the team's X-factor which was well known in the past.
Meanwhile, there are indications today that there are some unhappy players in the Fiji 15s team and indecision in the coaching camp.
Brad Johnstone who is currently in Auckland has made this comment after watching the Fiji versus Samoa pool match at Eden Park on Sunday and speaking to some of the players after the match.
Johnstone said people who will make decisions on the future of Fiji rugby after this RWC should analyze why the team played the way they did on Sunday.
Johnstone said the question needs to be asked why the players almost did not want to compete in the match against Samoa although everyone knew that we had to win that match to stay in contention for the World Cup quarter finals.
We contacted Fiji 15's Manager, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva and he has referred all queries to the team's Media Manager, Vilikesa Rinavuaka.
Rinavuaka said he cannot say anything on the matter.
Story by: Vijay Narayan
Indecision - Johnstone
Related Stories
We are committed to holding elections – Siromi Turaga
Questions were raised during Dialogue Fiji’s Constitution review discussion on whether the government can delay the general elections and complete the Constitution review however Acting Attorney General Siromi Turaga
Fijian economy on track to grow for fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4%
The Fijian economy is on track to grow for the fourth consecutive year in 2025 by 3.4 percent, following a 3.5 percent expansion in 2024. The growth forecast is revised up marginally from the 3.2 percent projected
Heavy Rain Alert for Eastern Viti Levu, Southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and maritime areas
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the eastern half of Viti Levu (Navua–Suva–Nausori to Serua–Namosi to Tailevu–Naitasiri–Ra areas), southern Bua, Cakaudrove, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, the Lau an
We need to dismantle criminal enterprises, hitting them where it hurts most - Speaker
Speaker of Parliament, Filimone Jitoko has highlighted during the opening of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions Conference that there is a need for prosecutors in the country to master the digital frontie
Fiji has learned from its past and we know that restricting media engagement or access is not the answer - Tabuya
At all times, the public interest in accessing information and the media’s role in scrutinising government must outweigh any unilateral power to silence or sideline a news outlet. In Fiji, we uphold the principle that
Wailea resident raises concerns about drug issues raised countless times with Police while COMPOL says official complaint must be lodged
Wailea Settlement Community leader, Inoke Utona says he has raised the issue of drug use and dealing in their area countless times with the authorities but there has still been no response from Police. However when