Award For My Old Man, Mum: Seruvakula
Fiji Rugby Union Coach of the Year Senirusi Seruvakula dedicated his award to his late dad Ratu Semi Seruvakula who was instrumental in his rugby career.
“This is dedicated to my old man who passed away in December and also my mother for being supportive in my rugby career,” he said.
“Also I want thank my wife and my two sons for their support,” Seruvakula said.
The late Ratu Semi had been supporting Seruvakula’s rugby career since kaji rugby.
“One thing they always tell me is whatever I do, I must remember that loyalty is the best policy,” he added.
Seruvakula started his rugby career at Delainamasi Primary School before he joined Queen Victoria School. He was part of the school’s team from the Under-15 to the U19 grade. He led the Victorians in the Deans Trophy U19 competition in 1991-92.
One of his memorable moments of his playing career was being captain of the Naitasiri provincial side for three years and defending the Farebrother- Sullivan Trophy every week in 2008.
The Nasautoka, Wainibuka, native holds a World Rugby Level Three coaching certificate and Level One strength and conditioning certificate.
His memorable moment in his coaching career was guiding the Fiji Airways Drua team to lift the 2018 Australia National Rugby Championship title for the first time.
This year Seruvakula believes would be a tough year for him as changes will be made in the squad from last year.
“There will be changes a lot of players from 2018 have gone overseas so it will be different and will be a tough year for the Drua.
“Now we will be looking for new talent.”
LOMANI: FOR MY SISTERS
Fiji Airways Drua and Flying Fijians halfback Frank Lomani dedicated his success to his two sisters in Nukubalavu, Savusavu.
Lomani received the 2018 Fiji Rugby Domestic Player of the Year award.
“To be honest I was not expecting this award but to be nominated to be domestic player, I’m very happy.
“I want to dedicate this award to my two sisters Joey and Lewa in Savusavu,” Lomani said.
Edited by Osea Bola
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