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Naiqama offers tips to kids

November 19, 2014 11:58 pm

More than 50 children learnt basic rugby league skills with Vodafone Fiji Bati rep Kevin Naiqama in Suva today.

The Penrith Panthers winger says he was happy to share his knowledge of the game with the children.

“This program that they setting up definitely is a great opportunity for them to pursue their goals in NRL if they want. And for NRL coming over here and doing this initiative is quite good. Hopefully this is a start of a great thing.”

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The children were also taught how to maintain a proper diet to supplement their training demands.

Australian Kangaroos coach, Tim Sheens was also present during the clinic to offer tips to the youngsters.

The clinic is part of the NRL’s Pacific Strategy to introduce rugby league in primary schools.