Vitori Buatava Interview
Fijian scrum half, Vitori Buatava speaks exclusively with talking rugby union about his nation's prospects at this year's Rugby World Cup. With group games against Wales, South Africa, Namibia & fellow Pacific Islanders Samoa, Vitori gives us an idea of how things are going within the Fijian camp as we approach the big kick off. This interview comes courtesy of Bsynergie Sports Management & Talking Rugby Union www.talkingrugbyunion.co.uk
- Just so fans can get to know you, can you tell us a little bit about yourself. What position do you play, which club side/international sides have you represented? How would you describe your style of play?
VB-My name is Vitori Tomu Buatava, I play half back 9, some of the teams I have been apart of are the Qld Reds, Western Force and last yr I played my rugby in Italy with a team called Badia, I am currently not contracted with a team for next yr. I started my international carer in 2007 for Fiji and currently in the RWC squad.
- Fiji come up against some tough opposition at this year's Rugby World Cup. Are you excited about the prospect of competing against some of the top sides on the world? How do you rate your chances of competing for honours?
VB-I am very excited bout playing in the RWC and playing against some of the best teams in world, its always great when you can test your skills against the best teams in the world. I'll be doing all I can on the training field to ensure my chances.
- What are your thoughts on Fiji's World Cup group? Do you fancy your chances of qualifying for the knockout stages of the competition?
VB- A lot has been said about our pool and it being the pool of death, but they way Fiji and I see it all the pools are extremely hard and there are no easy games. I along with the team believe that we can go all the way, if we didn't there would be no point in us turning up. We intend on working hard to achieve these goals of ours.
VB- My rugby hero would be Dad, if he didn't introduce rugby to me I would not be where I am today.
- What do you enjoy the most about rugby?
VB- I enjoy the mates you gain from being in a team environment, I love just being out there running round and mostly WINNING
- Who would you love to play in the same rugby team as i.e. a dream player?
VB- I would have to say Dan Carter, he is the best player in the world and to be able to pick his brain about how he goes about playing would be fantastic .
- Hero (not rugby related)?
VB- My Mum and Dad I will forever thankful that they helped me get to my games early on a Saturday morning and encouraged me al the way to acheive my goals.
- Favourite sport/team (not rugby related)?
VB- West Coast Eagles. Aussie Rules
- What do you like to do in your spare time when not playing rugby?
VB- I enjoy playing basketball and also hanging with friends just the normal things in life keep me happy.
- What do you think of talkingrugbyunion.co.uk?
VB-I think its great any organization wanting to know more about my rugby history, I just hope it can help other aspiring rugby players to acheive there goals.
