Fijians in a sentence

The proposal would change the English name of indigenous Fijians from "Fijians" to itaukei, the Fijian language endonym for indigenous Fijians.

Deposed Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase reacted by stating that the name "Fijian" belonged exclusively to indigenous Fijians, and that he would oppose any change in legislation enabling non-indigenous Fijians to use it.

Many Indo-Fijians argue that these terms do not provide them with adequate security and have pressed for renewable 30‑year leases, while many ethnic Fijians fear that an Indo-Fijian government would erode their control over the land.

Coach Frederica Sakette and assistant coach Erickson Komeng were both vocal on the sideline to maintain the pressure as they could see the Fijians struggling to manage PNGs counter-attack.

Donaldson’s conversion meant Australia could level with a converted try, but the Fijians had enough.

Harris completed his contract with the Drua and was part of the Flying Fijians coaching team to the recent Rugby World Cup.

Last week after a 26-15 halftime lead against Tonga, the Flying Fijians only managed a converted try in the second half to win 33-20.

President Ratu Williame Katonivere told the Flying Fijians to hold their heads high after their narrow 32-26 loss to Wales in their Rugby World Cup Pool C opener.

The pacific nation is vulnerable to rising sea levels, coastal floods and intense cyclones, threatening the livelihoods of approximately 506,000 Fijians – 75 per cent of its population.

There were small groups of government officials with their friends and families, mixed tables of Indigenous iTaukei and Indo-Fijians who worked together, and a sprinkling of the international United Nations/NGO set.

The win is critical if the Flying Fijians are to stand a chance of qualifying for the Rugby World Cup quarterfinal.

A yellow card to White in the 51st minute heaped further pressure on the Force, and the Fijians almost had another try a minute later - only for winger Taniela Rakuro to fumble the dribbling ball.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne sees his role as more of a facilitator style.

He added that the ministry has also warned Fijians against buying properties from informal settlements across the country.

Muntz who will miss this season’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific competition told that it would be great to be part of Flying Fijians squad again.

The world champions will be a whole different test from the Fijians but Glasgow Warriors showed last season that Scottish teams can perform well in South Africa and home advantage might give Scotland an edge.

But the news of Radradra joining camp should at least bring joy and comfort to his fellow Fijians.

Head Coach Vern Cotter has named an exciting and powerful Flying Fijians run on team for the final Autumn Nations Cup match against Georgia on Sunday.

Khan said Fijians have also taken to Canada Sevens social media, Facebook to express their views, while every message is being aptly replied, the kava request remains unanswered.

Mr Bainimarama said the investigation into the complaints would allow Fijians to get to know the type of person Mr Rabuka was.