Saukuru’s back to give edge

Saukuru has been named as one of the 24 players who will face Sri Lanka in Colombo this Saturday for the Asian Rugby Championship playoff. - Pic: Malaysia Rugby

PETALING JAYA: Naturalised rugby player Etonnia Vaqa Saukuru is drawing strength from his father’s wishes as he gears up for a must-win Asian Championship playoff match against Sri Lanka tomorrow in Colombo.

The 36-year-old’s absence from the national squad over the past two years was finally explained after he revealed that he had to return to his homeland, Fiji, to care for his father, Maikali Saukuru, who had suffered a stroke.