“LIKE many Fijian players, Semi (Radradra) is strong, fast, and a good athlete,” says former New Zealand head coach Steve Hansen as he confirmed the recruitment of three superstars for his World XV ahead of their match against Eddie Jones’ Barbarians at Twickenham this weekend.
Hansen, Rugby Pass reported Hansen is set to lead the World XV which will include Radradra, Marika Koroibete and Ngani Laumape.
“Fijians always just naturally know how to play footy. They love the running aspects of the game, and they play a lot of 7s, so they’re highly skilled and always bring that bit of x-factor.”
The three have all been confirmed for the World XV. The former All Blacks coach said he could not wait to return to Twickenham for what was set to be an epic clash.
Hansen has been a consultant with Japanese Top League outfit Toyota Verblitz. “I know a lot about Ngani from his All Blacks days. Before he had a little injury (in Japan) he was playing outstanding rugby.
Marika is just a wonderful player; lots of energy and he works for 80 minutes,” the 63-year-old said.
“So, I’m just really looking forward to working with them all, and excited about the game because it’s going to be played in the right manner.”
