Fiji director of rugby fired for claiming there is a 'gay problem’ in women’s team Laijipa Naulivou has left her role just days after starting due to the comments in an interview.
The director of rugby at the Fiji Rugby Union has been fired just four days into her new role after stating that women’s national team had a “gay problem”.
“Our women’s team and all players can rest assured that this will in no way impact their opportunities, representation, and continued development as integral members of Fiji Rugby,” said the FRU statement.
In an interview with The Fiji Sun, Naulivou said alleged rifts related to sexuality were to blame for the poor performance and criticised the coach, saying she previously recommended her removal and asked for a panel be set up to select the team instead of “a person who practices lesbianism being up there and choosing her people.”.
Laijipa Naulivou was given the role last Saturday but, on Wednesday, the FRU released a statement saying they had terminated her appointment in the interest of reinforcing a “commitment to upholding professional standards and safeguarding the integrity of Fiji Rugby.”.
