2023-10-17 11:55:26
A ten-month mission that will mark him with a hot iron. Inducted as head of Fiji on February 24 after the resignation of Vern Cotter, Simon Raiwalui signed a contract until December 31. On social networks, the iconic Fijian coach announced that he will not extend the pleasure any further. The historic victory over Australia (22-15) followed by a legendary quarter-final against England (24-30 defeat) will certainly remain highlights of the career of this former second row who notably played in Racing 92 before becoming a coach and then at Stade Français.
Well I guess it is time to make it official, specifically what the next cycle will look like for Fiji Rugby…I will not be seeking an extension of employment with FRU past 31st December. Thanks again to the players, staff & all the supporters, it has been quite a ride! ????????????????????????
— Simon Raiwalui (@SimonRaiwalui) October 17, 2023
“Well, I guess it’s time to make it official, especially what the next cycle looks like for Fiji Rugby… I won’t be looking for an extension of employment beyond December 31. Thanks again to the players, the staff and all the supporters, it’s been a hell of an adventure! », he wrote soberly, without giving further explanations.
At 49 years old, Simon Raiwalui almost slipped in the semi-finals of a World Cup for the first time in his archipelago’s history after two previous failures in 1987 and 2007. A colossal feat in the image of this warrior with a tender heart 2.01 m for 140 kg.
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