Fiji 15's rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua wants local based players to be more physical and have the ability to match the players from overseas team's, who are more fit and physical.
Tabua's comments came after Air Pacific Fiji Warriors and Air Pacific Fiji Barbarians players failed to shine in this season's IRB Pacific Rugby Cup competition.
Tabua who will be at Lawaqa Park today to watch the Fiji Barbarians match, said the only way to beat their opponents Tonga and Samoa, Fiji players must play physical rugby too.
Fiji Barbarians will play Tau'uta Reds at 3pm Lawaqa Park. You can catch the live commentary of the match on our sister station Viti-FM.
In another Pacific Rugby Cup match today the Fiji Warriors will meet defending champions Upolu Samoa at 4pm in Apia.
Meanwhile in last night's only match Tautahi Gold has jumped to first place on the standings after beating 2006 champions Savai Samoa 27-17 in Nuku'alofa yesterday.
Tabua wants local players to be more Physical
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