Let's Go Local: Sailor’s, Wyndham, Top Spots For Rugby Great Raiwalui

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.

Tuesday 01 February 2022 | 10:00

Sailor’s Beach at Wailoaloa, Nadi and Fiji Rugby Union‘s High Performance Unit manager, Simon Raiwalui.

Sailor’s Beach at Wailoaloa, Nadi and Fiji Rugby Union‘s High Performance Unit manager, Simon Raiwalui.

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

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