Sevu Reece explains why he chose New Zealand over Fiji

[@elikinukutabu3159]

Every Fijian rugby kid grow up wanting to don the white jersey, until they find an employer who pays better. Don't worry, we have a factory in Fiji that constantly churns out players of such calibre. All the best in your endeavours, Sevu. Siqileti loaloa se vulavula, o se gone ni Viti tikoga.

[@Sole_Mio_685]

It’d be hard to turn down the best team in sports.

[@metuselamemaofa37]

Dina ratu

[@2CanVanDam-w7t]

The NRL are recruiting them like mad because they are awesome to watch, super human speed and strength built like tanks so destructive in attack and defense I love watching Fijians play any footy can't wait to watch'em again this Saturday against the AB'S it's gonna be a closer 1 this time

[@Simonmoke71]

NZ also has a never-ending conveyor belt that hasn't turned off for well over 120years.

[@that682kid.C]

Much love my Fijian brothers from the Pacific. We have Fijians living in the cookislands and they play in the local rugby league comp these boys are exciting to watch not to mention there humble and awesome people to bula

[@CaptainChurrr]

Money to set up his parents. That’s the real answer and is the goal of most poly boys. You can’t criticize them for this decision.

[@joshuajack9209]

Are figians Polynesians?

[@LakeShow2022]

@Sam Tuinaceva Hell Yea

[@Valenzuella449]

@Sam Tuinaceva oh wow....I always thought Fijian is melanesian....😊

[@francois9747]

@@joshuajack9209 Parts of Fiji have full melanesian Fijians, and other parts have Fijians mixed with Polynesian blood like the Lau islands. Let's just say our ancestors enjoyed Mingling with neighboring Samoa and Tonga lol

[@joshuajack9209]

@@francois9747 So these are guys like Radradra and Kikau

[@stevenmcmanus5169]

I pray one day that the best Fiji players ever will have the financial support they deserve to finally bring the 15’s world cup home. Me bula ga ko Viti!

[@ezy_brezy9849]

They just need a better forward pack. They got the backline, but need a forward pack and a strong bench.

[@jamesilalio4507]

He should've say what Ma'a Nonu said when he was asked why All Blacks over Samoa. Interviewer: Why All Blacks over Manu Samoa? Ma'a Nonu: The Moneyyy hahahaha jks. Nonu is a legend.

[@pika7623]

Hahaha straight up

[@inokerogoyawa]

At the end of the day rugby is a JOB and you want to go to the employer that pays the most for your skills....He should've just said "Because I wanted to" and just stared back at the reporter LOL

[@metuselamemaofa37]

Exactly.. stupid question and he should've given a stupid answer.

[@quiett6191]

Because he wants to have an actual shot at winning something worthwhile, like a World Cup maybe.

[@marcusflynt810]

It's the money

[@user-ic5xq8oc9z]

Money

[@canadiancontent352]

Fiji won the Olympic gold, I think that counts as something

[@marklavelawa3742]

@@canadiancontent352 at the end of the day, you have to think about your future because you won't playing for 20 years and get paid the same. Fiji hasn't got that financial support that with benefit the rugby players. Basically money. I would play for a team that look after me and get paid well for sort period of time because we are not getting any younger. He needs to support himself and his family when his fit and young. Think about the long term and not sort term and what will benefits every player. As a fijian growing up we also have a dream to play for alblacks or fiji..

[@somedonkey5934]

And plus Fiji has a large number of wingers, so his chances of wearing the white jersey were low.

[@kitionesikivou6849]

Good on u. Fiji is blessed with so many gifted fast players; when one finds a niche to get adequate money one should take hold of it. The golden opportunity to be employed using ones God-given talent is a blessing. Go for it Sevu. U r a idol for aspiring youth. Vinaka.

[@korro5870]

Good on You Reece. Vakanuinui vinaka

[@solomonaelisaia4063]

If you are a nz born Polynesian or moved there as a toddler, u r basically a kiwi. That is why they sing the nz anthem n do the haka with pride. Proud to represent the country that has given them and their parents a chance for a better future.

[@AreLL]

Nope. Just a Poly Kiwi. Proud to play for the money all blacks pay. Even tho the white players get more than the islanders. Haka? Who da hell doesn’t like doing the haka! Has nothing to do with anything else. - Money 💰, the boys 🍻, fame lifestyle🛩🌍

[@stephenheatley9380]

The sheer ignorance you do realise Fijians are Melanesian.

[@Irongaint]

​@@stephenheatley9380shut up, we are family with tonga and samoa, do you research

[@stephenheatley9380]

@@Irongaint No comment.

[@beravukialau3989]

If he went to Connachts in 2018, he would have played for Fiji now.

[@ItsMe-bs3zk]

Why would you play for Fiji when you can play for the All Blacks respectfully ?

[@projectpat6793]

Change up the eligibility rules and funding for island teams and the answers might change

[@RoonyToony]

@@projectpat6793 Emphasis on “might”.

[@MusMasi]

some have played for Fiji instead of the all blacks though, because they are fijian simple answer.

[@PAULTAVAI]

Hats off to Sevu honestly answer that question admit is a hard one. It’s choice and where your dreams takes you. And like we always do there’s 100 more like him back home. All the best for tomorrow playing against your brothers. #Tosoviti 🇫🇯

[@livairaikanawa5581]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@emosijougavule2561]

You have made it to a better team Sevu..I know most of our Kaiviti brothers and sisters are sour about the decisions....we still support you brahs...Fight for your dream.

[@shake7691]

Because it's his choice....stupid Reporter question. Reporter's are never smart

[@lex6798]

He just asked a question bruh he wants to know the reason behind him choosing nz over Fiji so he can go write a article or report about it😑

[@mitchand9]

They're asking "why" given the fact he was probably approached by both coaching teams.

[@martintevaga5659]

They made there choice but don't look back and say I wish I played for Fiji Samoa or Tonga. Alot of players are doing that now. If you want to play for the jersey then do it don't think about it. Yes it is better pay and all but come to the end it doesn't matter it's what happens after your career. Fiji Tonga and Samoa they should know they have everything they need to survive. Food for thought

[@foleni_masoe685]

Damnnn the reporter gave him a heartbroke, Sevu Reece loved Fiji, what the f*** is that kind of question.... He made his choice because NZ selected him first , but Sevu's heart are the Fijians....The Hell...If the Fijians invited him first, NZ All Blacks would wrapped up by the Flying Fijians....

[@kaosrip8913]

With or with out him the ABz will always have good prospects lining up to take that wing position. We got so much Talent in NZ We will be ok 👌 but solid for your loyalty Reece🇳🇿 but eventually that will be your destiny to put the FIJI 🇫🇯 JERSEY ON.💯👌 it is what it is. BULA🇫🇯🇳🇿

[@bronzemen34]

You can’t stop a kids dream no matter what!!…..glad he stuck to his guns and made the ABS….it’s not easy to make that bloody group you know……..I had a chance to try and go for those honours but The Music life was for me instead and my career path literally changed overnight……………………no regrets!!

[@CharlesM84]

Because its a team with the best couching, management staff and rugby culture then any other team in the world

[@visan4726]

A stupid question, everyone knows it's the money which is not a wrong reason but ppl would judge him for that answer, so it's best to not ask these guys those questions cause you're putting them on the spot there

[@metuselamemaofa37]

Agree. More like a racist question that he is Fijian and why he chose to play for the AB's.

[@steveirungu3132]

It's a personal choice by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@thesquire6352]

if he played for fiji he would be a good winger but with the momentum, quality ball and the kicks he gets from the ab's he could be a great winger, i think that's the difference because he is definitely something special. Naholo was another one but unlucky with injury and the best of course flying joe rokocoko 🏃🏼‍♂️🖤🖤🖤

[@MusMasi]

Sivivatu!!!!!

[@thesquire6352]

@@MusMasi oh yes very right there

[@AnaDoubleTrustCom]

Money always talks but at the end of the day don't forget where you come from.

[@Richie-uy6io]

Right. From poverty.

[@Trajan2401]

No disrespect but why would you play for a lower ranked team when you can play with the best

[@lauralolohea6218]

his life his choice u go boy👏👏👏👍👌

[@rusiatelaladidi4333]

OB, you do your best for that Black Jersey. Ucui Tamamu!

[@kermitthefrog6857]

It’s not that big of a deal us Fijians are very happy for him

[@vonkoppel23]

If the IRB change their stupid rules the game would be different and these players would at least put their native jerseys on even if it’s for a few games.

[@sbwmakavelli3833]

Bag in the hand 💰

[@malakaisaumatua1969]

He's now an AB period.....

[@steveirungu3132]

I pray to God that I will visit New Zealand to buy a cheapest house and the cheapest cricket kit so help me God in Jesus name Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@francois9747]

A lot of sour Fijians in the comments. Respect his decision. Why play for Fiji when you can play for the BEST TEAM IN THE WORLD and not get paid peanuts? NZ is proud of ya, Sevu.

[@fjnflyer7802]

It all comes down to money...the dream to play for other teams is just a cover story... Fiji can churn out the best players in the world, but they can't support them...most rugby players have a career of max 10 years and need to financially set themselves up for life after rugby... as someone else said, if they aren't looked after financially then they won't be able to compete with the bigger teams...

[@runit5182]

Hearing all the comments, rubbish money, if the shoe was on the other foot! All Blacks: The greatest team in sport's history, not only RUGBY but in the history of SPORT, the greates winning percentage of all time. Some of the greats that will never be matched. Richie McCaw Dan Carter Jonah Lomu Micheal Jones Sean Fitzpatrick Jerry Collins Jerome Kaino Joe Rokococo Christian Cullen Sevu dreams to be held on the pantheon as such Greats who wore the Black Jersey. The disrespect shown is disgusting.

[@justice1902]

Probs because domestic violence isn't frowned upon there

[@steveirungu3132]

I will never play for my country of birth Kenya ie cricket period so help me God in Jesus name Amen 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 by Steve Irungu Jermaine

[@rambo189]

Why would any Pacific Islander player pick there own country over the All black? This is a stupid discussion.

[@jono4000]

Are you a pacific islander?

[@rambo189]

@@jono4000 yep

[@jono4000]

@@rambo189 then just speak for yourself then

[@rambo189]

@@jono4000 I am, but I’m just making a obviously obvious situation quite obvious. Why would they? Even players born in the island want to play for the all blacks, because pride ain’t going to pay the bills mate.

[@jono4000]

@@rambo189 ask the Fatialofa's or the Lima's how they've acquired large amounts of land in samoa without even playing for the all blacks. Once again mate, just speak for yourself there's hundreds of poly boys who'd rather play for their home land over their adopted homes just ask Jason Taumalolo

[@sianavuetaki9319]

That was a stupid question ..we all know its about which pays better$$$..and its his decision gud luck with your future endevours.!

[@JS-ej6kl]

Good on you Tavale lol

[@jitbetripping2953]

💰💰💰

[@bFORCe2003]

In all honesty, he wouldn't have made the Fijian team anyway, far too many players ahead of him.

[@markz660]

Like who

[@bFORCe2003]

@@markz660 Tuisova,Matawalu,Nakosi,Botia, Radradra,Sau etc.... be it a couple of them play multiple positions.

[@stephenheatley9380]

Stop the cap please. Have you even seen how he's been carrying NZ. Prior to the world cup. Fiji was great this world cup with great coaching and proved Fiji is capable of beating any team. But few players should be kicked. Tela, Cirikidaveta, and sam matavesi. Reece would have been Fijis ultimate wing. but he chose the money and rightfully so given FRUs history of undercutting.

[@bFORCe2003]

@@stephenheatley9380 he was carrying the ABs so much he didn't get selected? Yes Fiji were good this world cup but he wouldn't have played over the incumbent wingers, they are much better than him.

[@deevita7459]

Because hes a traitor.

[@brandstefff]

rubbish its all about the money, if the shoe was on the other foot you would be playing for Fiji

[@aperaruapeeta4309]

Tbh it's his decision and good on him but I get your point

[@brandstefff]

@@aperaruapeeta4309 chur brother

[@michaeleager4635]

It's not for you to declare somebody else's motives, or where their emotions are invested. I expect he could be making more money playing in the northern hemisphere than he currently is ( admittedly , because he is an All Black). If he grew up seeing the All Blacks as the pinnacle of rugby, that's where he wants to be

[@brandstefff]

@@michaeleager4635 😂 ok continue to be disillusioned

[@Daywalker685]

It would've been great if he played for fiji, however him picking the all blacks was a great choice for him. Also a good career move due to the money he is getting. As much as we would want pacific boys to take the financial risk and play for the heritage nations, it would be the best for them to take the money.

[@kevd2448]

Fiji broke as

[@jpowell2603]

Sevu lasulasu🤣🤣

[@keithy1459]

Tell me about it bruh😄i don't know whether i read the last article about him but he did say whether he wanted to play for flying fijians or the ABs & his answer was that he dreamt of playing for the flying fijians but when he appeared infront of the media & wen asked about the same question, he quickly changed his answer to that of playing for the ABs. Sa rauta mada na con😂😂😂but either way, you follow your dreams sevu & good luck with your future with the ABs😎

[@tamanimaiesia5344]

Dumb question!

[@tokokillereye8377]

Be straight up don’t lie and make up stories JUST SAID MONEY MONEY MONEY MONEY

[@officialnuts1857]

Well let’s look at what fiji has done for him and what New Zealand’s done for him, opportunities income and a better live style are at his disposal in a country like New Zealand, Fiji offers very little if not any, now ask yourself where would you like to call home ??

[@MarkWhippy]

Some of the Fijian players are making big money with European clubs. But yeah the number 1 team in the world wanted him and it’s too hard to turn that down.

[@dantuicakau214]

Fiji has given him education until he decided to leave. So yes Fiji has given him something. All the best in your future Mr Reece.