Former national women’s sprinting champion, Younis Bese and Vive Sikisawana have joined the Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua at their training base in Gold Coast, Australia.

This was confirmed yesterday by Fiji Rugby Union chief executive officer, John O’Connor, indicating the players had left for Australia.

It is understood the SOS call for their inclusion was made by head coach Senirusi Seruvakula after their 45-17 win over the Force on Saturday.

Younis Bese trains with the Fijiana XVs squad. Photo: Leon Lord.

Bese received a track scholarship to the United States of America and attended William Carey University. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Finance in 2020.

On her return she took up rugby and attended the Fijiana XVs trials in Suva before being included into the extended training squad.

Sikisawana plays at centre for the Marist Rugby Club and is originally from Dratabu in Nadi with her maternal links to Tailevu. The Rooster Chicken Fijiana Drua’s biggest test is against defending Super W champions Waratahs on April 1.

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