Cawanibuka urges parents and teachers to support young ruggers for future success

Teachers and parents need to make sure that their children are exposed to a good support system through training to become better rugby players in the future.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Head of Athletic Performance Naca Cawanibuka highlighted this while speaking to fijivillage News during the Stella Maris Primary School Rugby’s awards day and vakacirisalusalu that was held at the school yesterday.

Cawanibuka says looking at the long-term development process, especially for rugby union, they are like the learn-to-train phase where they learn a lot of fundamental movements that require support.

He also emphasised the importance of ruggers maintaining a level of fitness and being a good value to the game of rugby.

Meanwhile, the award winners are Farasiko Saunivalu in the U9 grade, in the U10 grade Sakeasi Moli, Cecil Uluiviti scooped the U11 award, in the U12, Peni Nabou was awarded and in the U14 Landon Williams and Surf Nayacamate.

These players were recipients of the most valuable backline players of their grades.

The most valuable forward player award in the U9 grade was awarded to Atonio Tuvola, Eremodo Saunivalu in the U10, in the U11 is Caleb Tuvola, in the U12 Jeremaia Nasoga, in the U14 grade, Adrian Waqa and Sefanaia Koroilagilagi shared the spoils, while Phillian Watta and Mary Ramakita were the recipients in the U14 girls grade.