Samisoni Viriviri (rugby union coach) and Irish Lions in Suva. Between 1989 and 1991, Viriviri coached the Fiji national rugby union team, which he coached during the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Samisoni Viriviri (rugby union coach) Samisoni Viriviri was a former Fijian rugby player and coach. He played as a scrum-half. He is grandfather of his namesake, who plays as wing for Fiji. His first cap for Fiji was during a match against Australia, at Brisbane, on June 9, 1976. His last cap was during a match against England XV, at Twickenham, on October 16, 1982. In his career he played 24 matches and scored
Rugby union equipment Rugby union equipment A traditional rugby union kit consists of a jersey (often imitated by fashion labels and called a "rugby shirt"), shorts, jockstrap / compression shorts, long rugby socks and boots with studs. Some modest padding is allowed on the head, shoulders and collarbone, but it must be sufficiently light, thin and compressible to meet World Rugby standards. Players must wear a mouthguard to guard against concussion and chipping of the teeth. Traditionally, rugby boots were of a high cut above the ankle. Over the years, such boots have become less common, although many players still wear mid-cut boots,