Fiji Rugby Appoints Naca Cawanibuka as New GM High Performance

Fiji Rugby is proud to announce the appointment of Naca Cawanibuka as the new General Manager – High Performance, a pivotal leadership role responsible for steering Fiji Rugby’s elite performance strategies and athlete development programs.

Cawanibuka is one of Fiji’s most respected and accomplished high-performance professionals. As the former Strength & Conditioning Coach for the Fijian Men’s 7s team, he played a central role in their historic back-to-back Olympic gold medal victories in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020.

He also worked with the Fiji Drua during their entry into Super Rugby Pacific, and has served as a World Rugby Trainer, sharing his expertise across the region.

He has also been involved in various national team setups, including the Flying Fijians, giving him a broad understanding of performance requirements at the elite level.

Fiji Rugby CEO Koli Sewabu said, “We are excited to welcome Naca into this important leadership role.”

“His proven track record at the highest levels of the game, combined with his deep understanding of Fijian rugby culture, makes him the ideal person to lead our high-performance department into the next phase.”

“Naca is not only a technical expert but also a strong leader who understands the needs of our players and coaches. We are confident that under his leadership, our high-performance systems will continue to grow and evolve, setting new standards for excellence.”

Naca Cawanibuka expressed his gratitude for the appointment, stating:

“It’s an honor to take on this role and continue serving Fijian Rugby in a new capacity. Fiji has incredible raw talent, and our goal is to build performance systems that are consistent, sustainable, and player centered.”

“I’m passionate about developing our people—players, coaches, and support staff—and I’m excited to work with everyone across the rugby landscape to raise our performance to the next level.”

This appointment marks a renewed focus on performance excellence and long-term development as Fiji Rugby prepares for future global competitions.