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Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by Adam D Fri 10 Jun 2011, 7:18 am
Citing personal commitments Europe based players Isa Nacewa and Jone Qovu have today both respectfully declined the invitation to be part of the Flying Fijians squad for the 2011 Rugby World Cup.
Despite ruling himself out of selection Leinster’s Nacewa, the first overseas player to be voted Ireland’s player of the year, believes the Flying Fijians will be very competitive at the Rugby World Cup and wished the team the very best.
“My pregnant wife and my twin girls are my number one priority at the moment, however I wish the Fiji team and management all the best in the exciting year that follows and especially at the Rugby World Cup,” Nacewa said.
“Fiji has a competitive team at the World Cup and one that will go a long way.”
Domestic commitments have also ruled out Racing Metro 92’s Jone Qovu from RWC participation.
“My wife is pregnant and my main focus now is looking after her,” Qovu said.
“I am at ease with this decision as I know there are more than enough players around who can replace me.”
Flying Fijians coach Sam Domoni, while disappointed with the news, was pragmatic about the reasons given.
“Players, like Nacewa and Qovu, need to look after their young families welfare and that’s a priority for any player,” Domoni said.
“The decision they’ve made is respected and we now need to move forward as a team with the players we have got.”
The Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) training squad switches camp this Sunday from Suva to Sigatoka as PNC preparations get into gear. The Flying Fijians will play their first game against Tonga on 2 July at Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
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Despite ruling himself out of selection Leinster’s Nacewa, the first overseas player to be voted Ireland’s player of the year, believes the Flying Fijians will be very competitive at the Rugby World Cup and wished the team the very best.
“My pregnant wife and my twin girls are my number one priority at the moment, however I wish the Fiji team and management all the best in the exciting year that follows and especially at the Rugby World Cup,” Nacewa said.
“Fiji has a competitive team at the World Cup and one that will go a long way.”
Domestic commitments have also ruled out Racing Metro 92’s Jone Qovu from RWC participation.
“My wife is pregnant and my main focus now is looking after her,” Qovu said.
“I am at ease with this decision as I know there are more than enough players around who can replace me.”
Flying Fijians coach Sam Domoni, while disappointed with the news, was pragmatic about the reasons given.
“Players, like Nacewa and Qovu, need to look after their young families welfare and that’s a priority for any player,” Domoni said.
“The decision they’ve made is respected and we now need to move forward as a team with the players we have got.”
The Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) training squad switches camp this Sunday from Suva to Sigatoka as PNC preparations get into gear. The Flying Fijians will play their first game against Tonga on 2 July at Lautoka’s Churchill Park.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by red_stag Fri 10 Jun 2011, 7:19 am
Understandable. Certainly not surprised in case of Nacewa.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by MBTGOG Fri 10 Jun 2011, 8:34 am
Not surprised by Nacewa. Qovu is certainly surprising though. He still has another World Cup in him though. Oh for the days when the husband was expected not to be around when the child was born eh?
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by greybeard Fri 10 Jun 2011, 9:17 am
Nacewas 'personal commitments' is a polite way of saying "What part of 'I'll never play for you again' didn't you understand?"
Still, all done with now, and we don't lose him for the start of the season, so I'm not complaining.
Still, all done with now, and we don't lose him for the start of the season, so I'm not complaining.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:06 pm
Its better than Julian Whites " but whos going to milk my cows" excuse.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by dubh_linn Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:29 pm
Nacewa not up for playing for fiji? ...I would have been very surprised to hear anything different.
His experience/skill will be vital for Leinster in the magners(new sponsor name?? what was it again?) during the World cup....me happy with that
His experience/skill will be vital for Leinster in the magners(new sponsor name?? what was it again?) during the World cup....me happy with that
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by Notch Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:33 pm
greybeard wrote:Nacewas 'personal commitments' is a polite way of saying "What part of 'I'll never play for you again' didn't you understand?"
I agree to be honest. I'm not questioning his commitment to his family but if he was given the call-up to the All Blacks? I think he'd go. It's special to play in a World Cup, it's much more special to represent your country in a World Cup. Nacewa does not have the option of the latter
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by BATH_BTGOG Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:43 pm
What is wrong with modern rugby players of today?
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by Boyne Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:53 pm
Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:Its better than Julian Whites " but whos going to milk my cows" excuse.
I think thats quite a valid reason TBH... a players playing life is quite short... the man needed to look after his long term interests..
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by red_stag Fri 10 Jun 2011, 12:54 pm
Boyne wrote:Peter Seabiscuit Wheeler wrote:Its better than Julian Whites " but whos going to milk my cows" excuse.
I think thats quite a valid reason TBH... a players playing life is quite short... the man needed to look after his long term interests..
Indeed
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by Notch Fri 10 Jun 2011, 1:00 pm
BATH_BTGOG wrote:What is wrong with modern rugby players of today?
Nothing. Nacewa has Fijian heritage but he isn't Fijian. He played for them (a whopping three minutes off the bench) when he was young because they told him he would still be eligible to represent the All Blacks- obviously he isn't. And he hasn't played for them ever since.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by Guest Fri 10 Jun 2011, 1:14 pm
I'm a big fan of Nacewa. Wonderful player. Part of me is disappointed (though not surprised) that he won't be at the World Cup, especially playing for an exciting Tier 2 nation with potential to do well.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by BATH_BTGOG Fri 10 Jun 2011, 1:25 pm
But Notch thats his own fault for not checking out the rules with the IRB 1st,
Talk about shooting yourself in the foot, but lets be honest he would never have made the All Blacks squad anyway.
Talk about shooting yourself in the foot, but lets be honest he would never have made the All Blacks squad anyway.
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Re: Nacewa and Qovu out of RWC
by thebandwagonsociety Fri 10 Jun 2011, 1:41 pm
Fingers crossed for Nacewa to have a baby boy. Help to even the numbers in the household and also a potential player for Ireland down the line!
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