Ma'afu sets sights on Flying Fijians coaching role

Former FIJI Water Flying Fijians forward Campese Ma'afu has expressed his ambition to eventually be part of the national team's coaching setup. Ma'afu, who is currently coaching in Australia, stated that his passion for Fiji Rugby continues to drive him long after his playing career concluded.

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representing Fiji at the highest level left a lasting impact on him and has fuelled his desire to give back to the game in his homeland.

Representing Fiji at the highest level left a significant impact on Ma'afu, fueling his desire to contribute to the game in his homeland. While his immediate focus is on assisting the Fiji Under-20 side at the upcoming World Rugby U20 Championship, Ma'afu admitted that a coaching role with the senior Flying Fijians remains a major career goal.

Ma'afu believes former players possess a unique understanding of the significance of representing their country and feel a responsibility to pass on their knowledge to the next generation. Having gained extensive experience in the international game, he is passionate about contributing to the development of Fiji Rugby, whether through age-grade programs or eventually at the Flying Fijians level.

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a role with the Flying Fijians remains one of his major career goals.

For the present, Ma'afu's attention is firmly fixed on helping Fiji's rising stars prepare for the Junior World Cup. He hopes to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Fijian rugby through his coaching endeavors.

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former players understand the significance of representing the country and have a responsibility to pass on their knowledge to the next generation.