The Samoa Rugby Union (S.R.U.) is looking for a coach and deputy coach for its Manu Samoa Sevens.
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It follows last Friday’s decision by the union not to renew Coach Fuimaono Dickie Tafua’s contract, as well as that of his Deputy, Galumalemana Rudolf Moors. Early this week, Interim Chief Executive for the S.R.U., Faleomavaega Vincent Fepuleai, announced that the decision was made by Union Board.
He said applicants for the vacant positions were being invited “starting today.” Explained Faleomavaega:
“Obviously we were disappointed with the team’s inability to qualify for the Olympic Games, during the 2014-2015 World Rugby Sevens Series.
“After failing to win a top four spot and with it, automatic Olympic qualification, our pathway to the Olympics [is] just a little harder,” he added. He said this time, Samoa now needed to play and be successful in regional tournaments later this year to earn a place in next year’s Games in Rio.
“We believe we have the talent to produce a champion team but the World Series results do not reflect where we see ourselves on the world stage.” Contacted yesterday, Galumalemana declined comment and said to contact Fuimaono.
Several attempts to contact Fuimaono by phone were unsuccessful.
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