National selector, Mosese Taga believes that more local players should have been given the chance to represent the Flying Fijians in the Rugby World Cup.
After rugby fans expressed their disappointment with the side's performance in the 27-7 loss to Samoa yesterday, Taga said that a few local players should have been considered.
He added that their role as selectors is to see the right players are selected and with only the best to be in the team with coach Samu Domoni Jnr having the final say.
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 have the players for the RWC.
One of the most successful Wallabies coaches, Alan Jones said the Fiji 15's team can do much better if it has a well thought out and organised defensive system in place.
Speaking from his Sydney studio at 2GB, Jones said Fiji can do much better at the international level if it sorts out some tactical issues of the game and gets the players to carry out the required tasks.
Jones said Fiji needs to learn from its past games that once it's opposition manages to get a brick wall defence against them, Fiji would not be able to play their game.
Jones coached the Wallabies side that last won at Eden Park against the All Blacks in 1986.
The Fiji Rugby Union board will meet after the Fiji 15's rugby team's last pool match against Wales this Sunday to decide on the future of Fiji rugby.
Questions continue to be raised about Fiji's embarrassing performance against Manu Samoa yesterday which also confirmed that Fiji has no chance to qualify for the 2011 Rugby World Cup quarter finals.
Fijivillage contacted FRU Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga and asked what steps the FRU will take now.
He said they will make the decision after the Wales game.
Colonel Tikoitoga also said they will wait for the reports of the Manager and the Coach.
On a talkback show on our sister station, Viti FM last night, many rugby fans called for the coach, Samu Domoni Junior to be replaced.
Domoni was appointed in 2009 and contracted until the World Cup.
He has now shown an intention to continue coaching Fiji.
Colonel Tikoitoga said he cannot say anything on Domoni's contract.
Domoni was assisted by Greg Mumm, Shannon Fraser, new Waratahs coach, Michael Foley and 2007 RWC captain, Mosese Rauluni.
Story by: Vijay Narayan and Dreu Vukailagi
