Fiji’s Rugby World Cup opponents the Wallabies have ended a four-day training camp to East Arnhem Land to reconnect with the local people.
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians also made a similar stopover on Taveuni, where they were housed together at the Waiyevo hall and met the locals.
Wallabies coach Eddie Jones went on a similar pre-World Cup training camp to East Arnhem Land with the Wallabies 20 years ago and saw the difference the experience made to the team.
Jones is hoping the opportunity can produce a similar result for the 2023 squad, who will be able to recharge and connect at a deeper level.
The players took part in community engagement initiatives, including coaching clinics and skills sessions with schools and youth groups.
Among the crowd was former The Fiji Times reporter Sikeli Qounadovu.
The Wallabies will travel to Paris where they will face France next Saturday in their last RWC warm-up match. The Wallabies play Fiji on September 18.
