Embarrassed Fijians rage as Waisale Serevi’s Russian players fall victim to theft at Nadi airport
- Fiji Rugby Union apologises to their sevens great and the Russians, who say their memories of the country remain untarnished
Contrite and embarrassed Fijians have taken to social media to apologise to their sevens legend Waisale Serevi and his Russia team after reports emerged on Thursday that the team’s belongings were stolen at Nadi International Airport.
Serevi, appointed Russian sevens coach five months ago, took his team to the Fijian Marist Sevens tournament last month and his daughter, Asinate, later revealed on social media that the players had items stolen, including “clothes, cleats, runners and speakers”.
“This is just embarrassing, heartless, arrogant, inconsiderate, selfish and inexcusable,” wrote one Twitter user. “WHY? … To @Waisale_Serevi and @russiarugby, this may not change anything but on behalf of #TeamFiji we are sorry!”
Another wrote: “So much disrespect for @Waisale_Serevi from the Airport staff! … After all he’s done for his beloved country, these gang decide to repay him with a shameful and despicable act.”
Media reports said Fijian police were investigating the incident.
So much disrespect for @Waisale_Serevi from the Airport staff! It shows with the big chor! After all he's done for his beloved country,these gang decide to repay him with a shameful and despicable act.— Carlin Bilbu Naikaso (@CNaikaso) April 3, 2019