Fiji Rugby Union’s High Performance Unit manager Simon Raiwalui speaks fluent French.

He lived in France and the United Kingdom for 21 years where he played, managed and coached the sport.

Mr Raiwalui played professional rugby for 15 years, managed and coached professionally for the last 11 years, and played for Flying Fijians.

The 48-year Auckland-born was educated in Australia

According to Wikipedia, Mr Raiwalui retired from international rugby prior to the 2003 Rugby World Cup in Australia, but came out of retirement for Fiji in the Pacific Nations Cup in 2006, and was then selected in the combined Pacific Nations squad.

Wyndham Resort Denarau Island aerial

What Is The One Place In Fiji You Would Take Every Visitor To?
Club Wyndham, Denarau, Nadi.

It has been a choice destination as a family for nearly 20 years.

Sailors Koffee from Sailor’s Beach on Wailoaloa Beach, Nadi. Source: Sailors Beach Fiji FaceBook Page.

What Are Your Favourite Places For A Pie/Coffee?
Sailor’s Koffee at Wailoaloa, and Bulaccino.

It is a great spot on the beach to relax with family.

We can also take our dogs walking on the beachfront.

What Is Your Favourite Backyard Spot?
My house in Nasoso.

There is no place like home.

South Sea Crusies in the Yasawa Islands. Source: www.pacific-destinations.com

What are some places in Fiji on your bucket list?
I would love to do a cruise with South Sea Cruises, or stay at Yasawa Island Resort.

We have never been on a cruise.

I could think of no better place in the world to cruise than the Yasawa Islands.

My daughter was fortunate enough to visit Yasawa Island Resort.

It looks like paradise on earth.

Yasawa Island Resort. Source: www.fiji.travel

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