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FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula says the unity within the camp remains one of the team’s greatest strengths, with not only the 32-player squad but also the management group working closely together behind the scenes. Following last weekend’s disappointing defeat, Seruvakula says the players and coaching staff have intensified preparations, determined to ensure they produce a much-improved performance against Scotland. “The players and coaching staff understand that last week’s game was not an easy one, and they know the performance fell short of the standards they had set for themselves. However, with several days having passed since…

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The McDonald’s Fijian Drua Women Head Coach, Mike Legge is confident the team selected for this weekend’s Super Rugby Women’s semi-final against the Reds has what it takes to deliver a strong performance. Speaking at a press conference, Legge says he expects a tough contest from the Reds but believes his players are well prepared and ready for the challenge. Legge also explains it isn’t just about the girls that run out on the ground. It is also about those that push them from behind the scene that has made it all happen. “I’ve always had confidence in our playing…

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Faf de Klerk has made it clear that his return to South Africa is not about winding down his career, with the veteran scrumhalf still chasing a spot in the Springboks squad for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. The 34-year-old has joined the Cheetahs in Bloemfontein, but his ambitions remain firmly focused on competing at the highest level. De Klerk says his priority is to deliver strong performances for his new club and keep himself in contention for another World Cup campaign. Asked if he still hopes to feature at his third World Cup, De Klerk confirmed the goal remains…

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A 34-year-old Lautoka farmer is proving that diversifying agricultural production can create a successful and sustainable farming business. Pranit Prasad manages two sugarcane farms alongside a three-acre commercial vegetable enterprise, combining traditional sugarcane farming with high-value crops to generate year-round income. After completing Form Six in 2009, Mr Prasad chose to continue the farming legacy established by his parents. Following his father’s passing in 2018, he has worked alongside his mother, sister and a hired labourer to expand the family operation. The family harvests between 300 and 400 tonnes of sugarcane each year while also producing vegetables and herbs, including…

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