St Patrick's Rugby Club Fijian Tour

19-31 October 2001

Masaki was lucky enough to join a twelve-day tour to Fiji as a member of St Patrick's Rugby Club, Strathfield. Having the opportunity to socialise with Fijian rugby players and local people added a lot to experiences and memories.


 

Masaki's Fiji debut against Fiji Sports Academy which was the curtain raiser for the Farebrother-Sullivan Cup. Beaten by 17-14

St. Pat's in front of a vocal crowd of 4000 at Prince Charles Park, Nadi

Trip to Beachcomber Island

The Club donated $1000 to the Wainibokasi Hospaital.

Coaching clinic for school kids

Game against Rewa Province at Burebasaga District School

Local supporters

Rewa too good for St. Pat's (33-14)

Welcome from the Chief of Rewa Province

After the game, we enjoyed a night of feasting at Nakorovou Village, Rewa.

Traditional Kava Ceremony, visiting Vutia Village, Rewa

Young Fijian Magic

Rugby is a national sport in Fiji.

Even little kids were smashing each other.

Little ladies were watching boys' performance.

It's time to say "GOOD BYE".

Last game on tour and first win against Lomaiviti at National Stadium, Suva (18-15)

After-match function, wearing Fijian formal dress

Celebrating a successful tour, Closing ceremony in Nadi.