Fiji Men's Netball team play their first test in 20 years -

Fiji Men's Netball team play their first test in 20 years

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For the first time since 2004, the Fiji men's netball team will play an international game when they head to Singapore for the 'Nations Cup' in December. Coach Jioweli Vakamoce and captain Kitione Waqavonovono talk to us about the acceptance of the sport in Fiji for men, the recognition they're getting and the legacy they hope to leave. Sam Wykes is joined by Fijian Finau Vulivuli and Samoan Fia Laikong to cover the heap of sport happening across the Pacific including basketball, athletics, AFL, rugby 7s and more.

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