After more than four years of service, Kaiviti Silktails head coach Wes Naiqama has officially stepped down from the position.
This was confirmed by the team chairman and rugby league great Petero Civoniceva in a press statement released yesterday.
“After a lengthy discussion with our head coach yesterday, it was both agreed that after four and a half seasons, Wes would finish his role as head coach of our club,” the statement read.
The former Fiji Bati great thanked Naiqama for all his contribution to the club over the past four and a half years since joining the side back in 2020.
“Wes has given this club wonderful service since 2020 and the club would like to thank Wes for everything he has done for the club during that period.
“There will only ever be one first coach of the Kaiviti Silktails, and that will always be Wes Naiqama, and he will be part of the Silktails Vuvale forever.”
The side has now selected a “caretaker” coach in place of Naiqama, as they begin their search for a replacement.
The Silktails have appointed Timoci Duve as caretaker coach who would be supported by technical advisor Joe Saukuru and national coaching director Wise Kativerata as the club will begin its search for a new head coach.
Naiqama carries with him a wealth of experience on the field having represented three National Rugby League clubs in Australia throughout his career.
He also played for the Fiji Bati side where he won 14 caps for the side, usually featuring in the centre and fullback position.
Naiqama made his Fiji debut in 2006, two years later he was named in the Fiji squad for the 2008 Rugby League World Cup.
In 2011, at the annual RLIF awards dinner that was held at the Tower of London, Naiqama was named Fiji’s Player of the Year.
