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Crusaders sign Jone Macilai

Crusaders sign Jone Macilai

By Filipe Naikaso
29/10/2014
Former Redrock player Jone Macilai

Former Redrock player Jone Macilai is the latest Fijian to join the Super Rugby tournament.

Macilai, who is a former Ratu Sukuna Memorial School student, has been signed by the Crusaders for the 2015 season and will join block busting wing Nemani Nadolo. 

Speaking from New Zealand to Fijivillage today, Macilai said his dreams have come true.

Macilai said he choose the Crusaders as this was his favorite team while growing up.

He also said he is looking forward to playing alongside Nemani Nadolo.

Macilai has also revealed that his aim is to play for the All Blacks as he is looking at his future.

Crusaders coach Todd Blackadder said the 23-year-old will bring an injection of speed to the backline next season.

Looking at other Fiji born players playing in the 2015 Super Rugby tournament, new Chiefs signing Setareki Tamanivalu, Brumbies duo Tevita Kuridarni and Henry Speight, Reds youngsters Chris Kuridrani and Samu Kerevi, Highlanders Waisake Naholo and Patrick Osborne and the Waratahs has Taqele Naiyaravoro and Ben Volavola.

Meanwhile, Sonny Bill Williams and Hosea Gear have been included in the Chiefs squad while former Chiefs player Robbie Fruean has joined his old club Crusaders.

The Blues have also announced that All Blacks hitman Jerome Kaino will captain the side during the 2015 Super Rugby campaign.

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