New Zealand 7s coach Gordon Tietjens took time out yesterday to visit the Flying Fijians team management and compare notes.
FRU Operations Manager Vilikesa Rinavuaka said that Tietjens imparted some coaching, training tips and techniques in such a knowledgeable manner that made them feel that they should also be taking notes.
Rinavuaka added that he is one of the few coaches in international rugby whom even seasoned international coaches would be in or awe for a person who’s shy of his 60th birthday he looks in pretty good shape too.
Also paying a visit to the team is one of Rugby World Cup’s founders, Richard Littlejohn who was the team manager of New Zealand XV that toured Fiji in 1984.
Littlejohn said he wants to see New Zealand tour Fiji again for some test matches.
He added that he just cannot forget the crowd support given to them when they arrived at Nadi Airport back then.
Meanwhile the Flying Fijians went on an afternoon fishing expedition yesterday with some large fish, an effort of team bonding by the team officials.
Fiji’s first game is against Namibia at 3:30pm next Saturday and you can catch a live commentary on our sister station Viti-FM.
Story by: Selina Navuso
Tietjens visits Flying Fijians camp
Related Stories
Unity through rugby: Sukuna challenge shifted to the north
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere says rugby, especially the Sukuna Bowl brings unity to all Fijians as the historic clash heads to the north for the first time. Ratu Wiliame says the decision to move the Ratu Sukuna Rugby
Suva fall short against Mataks in OFC Futsal Championship
Suva Futsal Club put up a determined performance in their OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League 2025 match, but were defeated 5-1 by a strong Mataks FC side from the Solomon Islands. The loss means Suva’s chances o
Ruben Love to start for All Blacks as Robertson rotates team for Wales
Scott Robertson has put his trust in Damian McKenzie at first five-eiqhth after electing to make 13 positional changes to his run-on team for the All Blacks' final test of the vear against Wales in Cardiff on Sunday mor
Botitu and Maqala in the midfield with Nasova on the wing
Major changes have been made to the FIJI Water Flying Fijians side to take on Spain on Sunday as Vilimoni Botitu and Sireli Maqala will start in the midfield with Joji Nasova on the wing. Head coach Mick Byrne has
New Zealand's Waikato Rapids through to OFC Futsal final after beating defending champions New Caledonia
New Zealand's Waikato Rapids have booked their spot in the OFC Futsal Men’s Champions League final, beating defending champions New Caledonia's AS PTT 5–2 at the Vodafone Arena in Suva. The Rapids made a fast s
Tanoa Hotel renews partnership with Fijian Drua
Tanoa Hotels has renewed its partnership with the Fijian Drua, securing Tanoa Hotels’ position as the Official Hotel and Home of the Fijian Drua for an additional three years. The Drua says the renewed agreement