Pacific / Fiji

Fijian captain to lead the team in the Super W Competition

07:14 am on 22 February 2022

Fiji's women's rugby captain Sereima Leweniqila will also lead the team in the side's debut year in the Super W competition.

Leweniqila captained the Fijiana team that created history by qualifying for the Rugby World Cup in 2019.

Fiji proved too strong for Samoa in their round robin clash at the Oceania Rugby Women's Championships. Photo: Oceania Rugby

The team left for Australia on Tuesday and is expected to return in May after the completion of the tournament.

Leweniqila said for them it's not just about making up the numbers.

Eight overseas players have been included in the 32-member squad that will be part of Super W competition.

"The training session we've been in, has been a rollercoaster as well for some of the girls, most of us outside with this Covid-19 situation. It has been a really tough journey," Lewenqila said.