Ahead of the McDonald’s Fiji Drua Women’s historic Super Rugby Women’s home semi-final against the Queensland Reds this weekend, a special episode of fijivillage Her-Story with Temalesi Vono features captain Bitila Tawake, who shares her journey from growing up in a strict military household to becoming one of Fiji’s leading female rugby players.
Tawake reflects on balancing leadership with being a player, overcoming criticism in a male-dominated sport, missing family milestones in pursuit of her rugby dreams and the importance of inspiring the next generation of female athletes.
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