Ilivasi Tabua helping the Solomon Islands reach its full potential

He has played and coached at the highest level of rugby across the world but now former Wallaby and Fiji international Ilivasi Tabua has taken on a challenge that could prove to be his greatest legacy ‑ helping the Solomon Islands to reach its full potential.

Now 53, the former hard‑tackling Wallaby flanker and Fijian national coach and player is volunteering with the Solomon Islands Rugby Union Federation, sharing a lifetime of wisdom with the emerging rugby nation.

Solomon's National Development Manager and Sevens coach Alivereti Mocelutu, himself a former elite player, has worked closely with Tabua.

While the side is starting to command respect in world rugby, self‑respect is what has driven Tabua to the Solomon Islands.

The rugby program is supported by the Australian aid‑funded Pacific Sports Partnerships and Tabua is true believer in sport as a development tool.

Source: Abc.net.au