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Bai, Mojee lead Fiji

Wednesday, November 04, 2009

TEST veterans Seremaia Bai and Mosese Rauluni will co-captain the Flying Fijians in the upcoming tour to Europe.

France-based Bai has been in top form lately for his Clermont club while Saracens' halfback Rauluni is making a return from injury.

Flying Fijians technical director Mike Brewer said it was hard to look beyond the two players for the all-important role.

"Moji and Seremaia (Bai) will be the captains," said the former All Blacks skipper.

"We will also name a pack leader once the squad assembles in Scotland."

He believes Rau-luni, 34 should not have problems playing international rugby despite being out of action since January when he sustained a knee injury while playing for Saracens.

"Moji's not entirely happy that he hasn't played a lot but he'll get up to speed quickly," Brew-er said.

Former Tailevu pl-ayer Bai was one of the star performers for the Flying Fijians when the side defied heavy odds to reach the 2007 Rugby World Cup quarter-finals in France.

Brewer said Bai's experience and maturity made him an ideal choice.

He said the role was not new for Bai because the 30-year-old had captained the Flying Fijians against Australia during the 2007 World Cup pool game against Australia.

"Seremaia is regarded very highly in France and Europe and his club is one of the biggest in France.

"For the national team, he is a very experienced international player and will be very important in the success of this team," the former Scotland forwards coach said.

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