So How Did Fiji Take Flight?

So How Did Fiji Take Flight? | Squidge Rugby

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5 жыл бұрын

Fiji: The little island with heart, against the bigger nations with cash. So in the light of their historic win over France, how did Fiji develop the passion for the game that inspired their latest scalp, and how far can it drive them forwards?
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@sumboi2321 5 жыл бұрын

Shoutout to Fiji’s no.8 Bill Mata, as he’s gone from just a 7’s player to a world class forward for Edinburgh

@paulwalker2785 5 жыл бұрын

Truth. I played for a few years with and against Fijian teams and everyone, including the 40 year old, 21 stone prop, thinks they're a back. And that's because everyone, including the 40 year old 21 stone prop plays like a back. With just a teensy bit more structure, any structure, they'd be incredible. I loved it when they put one over against the French and would love to see them do a few more teams.

@henry3.166 5 жыл бұрын

600 clubs rugby in Fiji...that shows how much they loved rugby...awesome

@kevgl27 5 жыл бұрын

Fiji's 7s team makes watching the world series 700% more exciting every year

@MasterAppels 5 жыл бұрын

RSA was more pleasing on the eyes the year before they won the first of their recent titles and the year of that win.

@Mark-xm1yd 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed. They were "robbed" of the world series title last season with that ridiculous points system. No way a team who wins 5 legs should lose out to a team that only wins 2.

@kevgl27 5 жыл бұрын

side note: How the fuck are the US doing so well right now?!? Two runners up medals from two tournaments has them top of the table. Crazy stuff.

@samvad6638 5 жыл бұрын

Well 7s is all about consistency.

@joneh9483 5 жыл бұрын

@@Mark-xm1yd holy fuck thanks for pointing that out, I had no idea the trophy tally was that big of difference between fiji and rsa

@johnmacdonald9861 5 жыл бұрын

I went into watching this match Supporting France and by the end I was screaming for Fiji and waking up my housemates

@rosemaryyy5844 5 жыл бұрын

John MacDonald 😂😂👏👏

@thomasmarshall9884 5 жыл бұрын

They play such good rugby

@oisinbradley510 5 жыл бұрын

“Players so big that if they sat in the sea long enough they would be considered Pacific islands themselves” 😂😂😂

@barryirlandi4217 5 жыл бұрын

That was the best of a great lot there!!

@iliaviwara1442 5 жыл бұрын

Im Fijian and I laughed so hard at that... 😂

@ilichapman5280 5 жыл бұрын

I just about fell out of bed from laughing at that 😂

@litiananukunukua9403 5 жыл бұрын

That's a good one

@philipb2134 5 жыл бұрын

I have had a warm spot in my heart for Fiji - not a Tier-1 side, but always worth watching. Let the best Rugby win.

@nikeeddie9430 3 жыл бұрын

Oh that is so good my brother,I wiz you come to Fiji and I will give U The very best and a warm welcome.god bless

@cheeseweasel69 5 жыл бұрын

Leone Nakarawa was a massive part of the Glasgow team when they won the Pro14(Pro12 then). Wish he never left to France but as a Glasgow fan I can say that about a lot of players haha

@dacbchannel 5 жыл бұрын

Hogg going to Exeter...the pain is real.

@LukeMcG1991 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks Squidge! As someone that has been lucky enough to have lived in Fiji can absolutely vouch how rugby mad they truly are. Vinaka Squidge. Vinaka Fiji

@cozzyinternet4706 5 жыл бұрын

Vinaka Ratu Luke!

@sideswipe1139 5 жыл бұрын

Honestly If we had played Uruguay first up to shake the cobwebs and then play Scotland and France, im confident we would have won all 3 games for that Northen Tour 3/3. Vinaka! And have a blessed holiday from Fiji.🤜🤛

@AE-ix2iz 5 жыл бұрын

Fiji you are the best! I hope you guys continue to succeed. I also hope my Manu can play like you guys some day

@johnqovu5269 5 жыл бұрын

But the Manu also play brilliant rugby. They just need better coaching

@marcusflynt810 5 жыл бұрын

aye a fellow man united fan

@onisimoniumataiwalu8921 3 жыл бұрын

They already play rough rugby, better facilities will initially boost their performance Peace UCE.

@alecduncan9266 5 жыл бұрын

That was unarguably the best and most moving rugby video I’ve ever watched. Thank you for pointing out the problems in island rugby, the good and the bad and much more. I am genuinely happy while I’m writing this comment right after watching this video.

@catherinelynnfraser2001 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you...for the laughs and the brilliance and the respect for Fijian rugby. It is hard not to love this team.

@Jack-dc2rv 5 жыл бұрын

Would love to see some billionaire pull a Man city and fund the crap out of Fiji, just imagine Fiji with facilities and top notch coaches!

@hphenderson85 5 жыл бұрын

It'll cost a lot and take loads of time for little return. Its a shame because i'd love to see Fiji be competitive all the time.

@debaterofeverythingpresent2775 5 жыл бұрын

Can you give an example that would lead you to this conclusion?

@hphenderson85 5 жыл бұрын

FWB - Sorry, I got my countries wrong. Samoan PM fleeces the cash-flow for rugby and doesn't know where it goes. Comment amended.

@jonakinivuwai8607 5 жыл бұрын

Nuh UH somehow the prime minister will have something to say about this and probs take away the money from the Fijian rugby organisation.

@jonakinivuwai8607 5 жыл бұрын

@@debaterofeverythingpresent2775 jeez

@ReyBeats 5 жыл бұрын

he (ben ryan) built the fijian way of play? Nah he didnt. He brought in knowledge of dieting, routine, exercise to keep them consistent. Fiji play the way they play even before ben ryan came in. What he brought in and what i can definitely give him credit for is consistency.

@littlellama8405 5 жыл бұрын

Indeed. Ryan himself talks about just that. Not changing Fijian rugby but just putting more emphasis on consistency and training.

@Wayaboy10 5 жыл бұрын

Discipline

@vonteflon 3 жыл бұрын

Ryan’s book - sevens heaven - goes into a lot of detail on this. He is extremely modest about his contribution. His mission seems to have been all about encouraging the players to get the most of their own natural abilities and style.

@calebstephan2083 2 жыл бұрын

Exactly. Sevens rugby in Fiji has always been good. Ben Ryan just helped improve discipline and work ethic.

@jcbc2000 5 жыл бұрын

Fiji’s back line is insanely talented

@SPEED-si4xy 5 жыл бұрын

Even a team as organised as nz,eng or ireland will struggle to beat fiji in fiji, the crowd support in fiji is too hot to handle

@robertslanka7733 5 жыл бұрын

4 videos in 4 weeks? This man is insane! Cheers Squidge!

@blokejr4801 5 жыл бұрын

“Little island with hearts against the bigger ones with wallets…”

@dionwilliamliuvaie6694 5 жыл бұрын

Love the editing and the commentary on this one 😂💯🔥, back to rugby, this Fijian team didn’t have time to train compared A sides but still manage to upset France

@negativeknowledge 5 жыл бұрын

Scarlett Johansson as Nemani Nadolo ... 😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

@tommonk1676 5 жыл бұрын

Rough Idea can u explain cuz I did not get it (I’m not that smart u see)

@naomip3002 5 жыл бұрын

@@tommonk1676 probably a reference to her playing a Japanese character in Ghost in the Shell whilst clearly not being Japanese.

@negativeknowledge 5 жыл бұрын

@@tommonk1676 He said if Fiji was a movie one of the most beautiful actresses, Scarlett Johansson would play Nemani Nadolo one of the largest intimidating rugby players.

@Personal_Chizo 5 жыл бұрын

@@tommonk1676 Took me long enough to get that one! It's a reference to the film she's producing and wanted to star in as a trans man (Rub and Tug)... Ooooor that Ghost in the Shell remake, maybe both!

@tommonk1676 5 жыл бұрын

I think I get it Thanks guys

@marcogongo09 5 жыл бұрын

I'm Spanish and I would thank subtitles :). You speak so fast bro

@soyderiverdeliverybeaver8941 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah that would be nice, theres allways a couple word with an accent too thick to decipher

@ewangent 5 жыл бұрын

As somebody who ball Boyed a Montpellier game Nemani Nandolo is a massive human being.

@ioanekoroivuki8108 5 жыл бұрын

Ewan Gent I went to take a picture with him and he was massive! i didn't even reach his shoulders!

@lukasmeggs5857 5 жыл бұрын

It’d be awesome if you could continue this underdog story and analyze how Japan managed to beat South Africa at the last World Cup!

@dionwilliamliuvaie6694 5 жыл бұрын

No way, you actually did my request vid, thank you so much 😍💯🔥💕

@click_gaming4277 5 жыл бұрын

I just asked for a RWC breakdown video.... Fingers crossed. I'd imagine it would be quite long. But no doubt it would be next level brilliant.

@sc1837 5 жыл бұрын

I watch fiji more than i watch ireland(im irish)..

@Sau-gi1sq 5 жыл бұрын

Bula bro

@Tuks7210 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂 you're FIRISH

@jasonkeuma1986 5 жыл бұрын

i love the creative passing

@barryirlandi4217 5 жыл бұрын

do you even lift, bro?

@Ribbs-zt7uf 5 жыл бұрын

Shame on you..😅😅

@coolflameheat9250 5 жыл бұрын

As a Fijian, I love this video funny as well 😂thank you for this video Bro

@RB-kr6jo 5 жыл бұрын

Just wanted to say, the dig at Scarlett Johansen was nothing short of comedic genius.

@girshin 5 жыл бұрын

Z Basson dig? Thought it was just an absurd comparison

@RB-kr6jo 5 жыл бұрын

@@girshin there's a backstory

@girshin 5 жыл бұрын

Z Basson I know. The SJW backlash from ghost in a shell and something else I don’t recall

@Nazomiah 5 жыл бұрын

The IRB really needs to fix the bias in international rugby. Giving the world cup to Japan to spread the game was an excellent idea, and I hope it's a success, but most teams outside of tier 1 are effectively locked out of fixtures and don't get anywhere near the game time required to see progress. The island teams luckily live, eat and breathe rugby so can still be competitive, but there's little chance of any new teams being given a chance. If we are serious about spreading rugby, we need to leave this $$$ mindset whereby Wales for example HAS to play most of the southern hemisphere bigwigs every single year without fail. Why don't the big teams do international rugby a favour for a change and play the USA, Georgia, Romania etc in their home countries. Give those nations a big fixture to ignite rugby there. As it stands rugby is locking itself in a vacuum which is not good for our sport in the long run.

@chubbypixel 5 жыл бұрын

its going slowly but happening, Ireland played the usa, and NZ played japan in these autumn internationals.

@alanb9443 5 жыл бұрын

Because watching Georgia and the USA get munched by better teams does nothing to promote the game. Italy for example, play all the top team regularly has rugby actually grown in Italy ? No? Is acc become less popular. Who wants to watch their team get repeatedly trashed.

@Nazomiah 5 жыл бұрын

@@alanb9443 Well obviously the T1 teams could use these games to test out new combinations and new talent? The Japanese turned out in huge numbers to watch Japan have 40 points put on them by the AB's!

@mattyng9802 5 жыл бұрын

Lord Ashbury that what England New Zealand did Ireland didn’t watch

@negativeknowledge 5 жыл бұрын

1)It's not IRB anymore its World Rugby 2)World Rugby is tackling this problem head on by focusing more on Grass Roots rugby.

@johngamba4823 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant vid! Watching Fiji reminds me of why I love rugby

@Aimless_Guy 5 жыл бұрын

Wow... You got our rugby history spot on, brother.

@MuchOfLife 5 жыл бұрын

Bula, we really enjoyed watching this video and learnt a lot. You obviously did a lot of research to make this and really appreciate your work. Really looking forward to your next video on Fiji ... particularly 7s.

@Samizouza 5 жыл бұрын

Love the logical humor in the analysis, well done

@salt1956 3 жыл бұрын

I really enjoyed this video. The Fijians are awesome. I'm an NRL fan in Australia. I can tell you the Fijians, Maoris, Tongans, PNG and other Islanders seem to thrive on physical contact sports. They love the collision aspect of league and union. I don't know what the NRL would do without them! PS. I'm not sure if money has anything to do with success in rugby at a national team level. You might explain that in another video. Best wishes.

@lezshiell966 5 жыл бұрын

Fiji to get through the pool over Australia and Wales? I hope so

@bevanmorgan3946 5 жыл бұрын

Scarlett joke made me wake up my wife because I laughed so loud.

@FijiGoonda916 5 жыл бұрын

Proud to be a Fijian. #TosoViti 🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯

@johngtrotman 5 жыл бұрын

Love the vids, Squidge, especially now I have worked out how to slow down the speed for second viewing so that I can hit the pause button more easily, thus being able to read the captions. Good game! Seriously: thanks.. Hugely enjoyable. Ben Ryan on the Guinness/Haskell vid was really good on the topic this week too. What wonderful players they are!

@jackalbark7593 5 жыл бұрын

This is the only entertaining team i ve everr come across,,, i love watching fiji games period.

@sairusituvotu2227 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you that was awesome... Looking forward to see more videos leading up to rwc 2019. cheers...

@djjulz2789 5 жыл бұрын

One things for sure. Fiji, will one day, win the world cup. #TrustTheProcess

@SPCooke999 5 жыл бұрын

5:00 Vereniki Goneva not peceli yato

@SuperJimmyo1 5 жыл бұрын

A brilliantly moving take on one of rugby’s great stories coupled with the usually phenomenal in-depth analysis, keep up the good work mate!

@conrad327 5 жыл бұрын

seriously love your videos, keep it up!

@206151 5 жыл бұрын

yet another excellent vid, keep it up!

@geronimo7834 5 жыл бұрын

The Darlings Of World 7s Rugby and the Greatest entertainers of these Great sport they play in Heaven. It is a way of life for the beautiful smiling people of the Pacific .

@vilhelmjuhler1811 5 жыл бұрын

You probably get this a lot, but just wanted to say your work ethic is insane without even slightly touching your high-quality standards. Smashing work, I absolutely fucking love it; keep it up!

@Tuks7210 5 жыл бұрын

Had to watch it twice because I kept laughing 😂😂😂 keep up the good work.... from Fiji with love ☝️🌴🇫🇯😎

@tomlees7671 5 жыл бұрын

These videos are just unbelievable

@josuanaulutegu3832 5 жыл бұрын

Fiji would be underdogs in the 2019 RWC

@erinquinn215 5 жыл бұрын

thank god, I was beginning to think you were gone forever!

@FilimStar 5 жыл бұрын

Another brilliant episode! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👌🏾

@murster100 5 жыл бұрын

Interesting and entertaining! Keep it up man

@samyork1929 5 жыл бұрын

It's my birthday today and this is a very good present keep up the good work

@ratutunisau4349 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant video 😊

@elijahfifita9923 4 жыл бұрын

As a Tongan, I love how the Fijians keep the ball alive. The ball flies to the next Fijian to the next. LOVE THE MIND GAMES. Smart.😎🤙🏽 TONGANS: We Run it Straight, We die for the Ball. We Run it Straight

@6VITU9 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahahaha die for the ball. Hahahaha. I remember a few Tongan boy's who joined the team at USP would do that and we'd be thinking why are they killing the ball when we can throw around some more.hahahaha USP team we're outplayed against Corpses Teachers College team.

@jamess3408 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant content!!!! ❤️

@Malelayme 5 жыл бұрын

Haha this is not a bad video🇫🇯, you’ve earned yourself a subscriber, can’t wait to see what else you churn out of your channel

@MrDasexybeast 5 жыл бұрын

best rugby videos and channel on all of youtube!!

@1dkrs934 5 жыл бұрын

Lurker. Fantastic video, seriously

@itspeacethatmakesplenty.1923 5 жыл бұрын

Damn Squidge I love your vids! Another awesome one with some lols as well

@Densetsu13 5 жыл бұрын

I give in! I can't keep up with the editing. *sets video to 0.75 speed* I still... can't...keep... up!!! 😂

@Ribbs-zt7uf 5 жыл бұрын

Good research and story.

@gezzarandom 5 жыл бұрын

One thing you could've mentioned in 2017 Fiji gave Ireland a real scare, 23-20 and were unlucky to lose.

@fijigangs3622 5 жыл бұрын

Ikr but it was Ireland's second team that played Fiji that day, Fiji should have won that game

@capowable 5 жыл бұрын

I love you 🇫🇯 😢😢😢

@capowable 5 жыл бұрын

YEAH!!! Red chieftain!!!!

@Thats_Helpful 5 жыл бұрын

You're the man Squidge!!!

@gingergooner04 5 жыл бұрын

Nice one mate, hope you’re well after the Autumn!

@adebisiakande4471 5 жыл бұрын

Arguably your best vid. Puts the inequality of the rugby world into perspective.

@MK-Broncos 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. For Fiji 🇫🇯

@nailusia1287 5 жыл бұрын

Love your video 👏👏 Subscribed.

@c-maxprime 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome vid... 👍

@tomuraicakacaka9976 5 жыл бұрын

Really good video 👍🙌

@Cam-zp9wp 5 жыл бұрын

Squidge loved the videos so far they’ve been class. Although everyone else on my team say I’m chatting for saying Georgia will get to the quarters. Do you think you’ll do more tier 2/3 videos ie story of qualification or will the 6 nations ever expand (or pro rel)

@MasterAppels 5 жыл бұрын

I still can't believe that the Fijian flyhalf is dating Shailene Woodley. Where did they meet? I need to know!

@rosemaryyy5844 5 жыл бұрын

Master , Shailene’s recent Movie “Adrift “ was shot in Fij this year, ‘18 . That was when and where they met! 🇺🇸🇫🇯

@codebluek3430 5 жыл бұрын

At O’Reillys 🍀

@seruvakawaletabua1031 4 жыл бұрын

if Hollywood knows that Fijians are one of the most richest and blessed races in the world, you might see Scarlet cooking taro leaves in a remote village in Fiji next year. Woodley will know how blessed Volavola is very soon. If she marries Ben, shes got access to land she does not need to buy.

@nikeeddie9430 3 жыл бұрын

So wat the fuck is gonna do with you?

@NoirOrchestre 5 жыл бұрын

"We lost to Fidji, this means we are French enough to win the WC" haha priceless. I don't consider a true shame that we lost against them though, I've always loved and feared their rugby.

@newlifefood1158 5 жыл бұрын

Well we Fijian are next to France because of new Caledonia and Wallis and futuna and french Polynesia we pretty much surround by France so you know can't help it 😂😂

@Tom-vu1wr 5 жыл бұрын

Those acting choices are great

@jordangracerugby2363 5 жыл бұрын

love your videos mate

@joseramonborrazhernandez3130 5 жыл бұрын

I was waiting so much this video

@peteys2006 5 жыл бұрын

Great video.

@uppercutman 5 жыл бұрын

Finally Squidge spending time with me

@lisikoroi5318 5 жыл бұрын

0:30 - “Aggressive horizontal cow milking” 😂😂😂😂

@gleejoh 5 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 50k subs

@conorhoran476 5 жыл бұрын

Love this

@iangrubb6470 5 жыл бұрын

You forgot to mention how Serevi has influenced their style of play. But I think that every true Rugby fan in the world loves to see Fiji play. Nakawara is an unbelievable player. Sublime offloads and genuine pace. And he's a second rower!!! If they are given more funding and other nations aren't allowed to pinch those of Fijian lineage off them then they'd be a huge force in the game. Great vid btw.

@SPEED-si4xy 5 жыл бұрын

Wallabies like kerevi,naivalu,marika, nz's naholo and eng's cokanasiga and some others elsewhere wont even get picked by fiji even if made available, fiji has much more talent available to them

@jamiefkk 5 жыл бұрын

Yes Squidge!

@joybureilobau6679 2 жыл бұрын

Proud Fijian🇫🇯🇫🇯💙💙‼️💯

@connorhowitt9164 5 жыл бұрын

great vid

@edwhitehouse4155 5 жыл бұрын

Love your vids

@BooshisLoose1 5 жыл бұрын

Take nothing away from Fiji it's a brilliant result beating France but like it is France the one team on the where you never know what they're gonna be like, sometimes shit and sometimes insane

@pelekirokovadaa1139 5 жыл бұрын

Yes and as a Fijian I didn't think we would win but the team mentality changed from the Scotland game and we schooled France on how to play real hard core rugby as it should be. Also shocked as it was THE FRENCH TEAM with experience and first line-up.

@raturagutuleimoses2058 5 жыл бұрын

Kai Viti here. Running rugby and champagne is a class on its own.

@seruturagabeci1441 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video.... you also gained a new sub ✌

@annikatchand9911 5 жыл бұрын

awesome vid about Fiji rugby now m going to sleep good night!

@alternativebassist 5 жыл бұрын

A new squidge vid? On my birthday??? #blessed

@jansonwakma8614 5 жыл бұрын

"Thankyou AWJ for giving me this day" at 10s.. ROFL 😂😂😂

@richardotene9858 5 жыл бұрын

Brilliant and have subed.

@ethanwilson6768 5 жыл бұрын

Darleks playing rugby? Now that’s better than watching Italy!

@ethanjosephtier2rugbynatio379 5 жыл бұрын

"Fear my elbow"....lol 😂😂

@lewischampion2630 5 жыл бұрын

Big respect squidge

@iestynwatkins6753 5 жыл бұрын

still waiting for a video on wales undefeeted run in the auttum

@iestynwatkins6753 5 жыл бұрын

@El Guapo its like hes avoiding praising his own country

@TheNostalgiaMerchant 4 жыл бұрын

I love your videos.

@Tom-eq7eh 5 жыл бұрын

Do a video on Birmingham rugby tbh. It's a really sad story the west Midlands used to be a stronghold of rugby and have some of the top teams in Europe, but recently rugby has faded.

@barryirlandi4217 5 жыл бұрын

Need more non whites to play!

@Tom-eq7eh 5 жыл бұрын

@@barryirlandi4217 yeah, in general rugby has done a poor job at reaching out to communities of asian descent. I can only think of one asian-british player in union.

@mikespearwood3914 5 жыл бұрын

@@Tom-eq7eh Australia as well has also been inundated with ridiculous rates of mass migration, and only pacific island migrants like rugby union. The rest gravitate towards soccer.