Rugby

Wainiqolo turned down overseas offers for Flying Fijians

March 13, 2020 7:25 am

Jiuta Wainiqolo

Flying Fijians and Fiji Warriors winger Jiuta Wainiqolo is just focusing on national commitments.

The 21-year-old made his Flying Fijians debut against the Barbarians four months ago and attracted some overseas interests afterward but for the moment it’s all about the white jumper.

Wainiqolo won the Deans with RKS in 2017 and three years later he is the lone Flying Fijian in the Warriors squad.

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He says there’s no plan of moving overseas just yet for him.

“Last year a few offers but I put that on hold to focus on this year’s Flying Fijians, Warriors, and Latui”.

The Nayavuira villager from Rakiraki in Ra didn’t play against Tonga A on Tuesday but he is sure starter against Junior Japan tomorrow in the World Rugby Pacific Challenge decider.

Warriors Captain Tuidraki Samusamuvodre says Japan is a quality side.

“Tonga and Samoa are both physical team but Japan they play smart and quick rugby we are looking forward and doing our homework on that part”.

The Warriors play Junior Japan at 3:30 pm tomorrow at the ANZ Stadium in Suva.