National rugby selector Mosese Taga has now come out and said that more local players should have been given the chance to represent the Flying Fijians in the Rugby World Cup.
Taga also said they know that the coach will be held accountable for the selection because he is the Chairman of Selectors.
After rugby fans expressed their disappointment with Fiji’s performance in the 27-7 loss to Samoa yesterday, Taga said a few local players should have been considered.
He added that their role as selectors is clear, and that is to see the right players are selected but coach Samu Domoni Junior has the final say on the team.
Taga added that he feels local players like, Miti Nacagilevu, Emosi Vucago, Nikola Matawalu and Joeli Lutumailagi could have been considered but the coaching staff felt they had the right players for the RWC.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
More local players should have been selected-Taga
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