Andrew Durutalo appointed Fiji Rugby Head of Men’s High Performance

Fiji Rugby has appointed Andrew Durutalo as the new Head of Men’s High Performance. The role is designed to strengthen the union’s high-performance system and create an integrated pathway for male players and coaches, spanning from age-grade talent to elite national representation, including the Fiji 7s and the Flying Fijians.

Durutalo, a former Fiji age-grade captain, brings extensive international experience to the position. His career includes representing Team USA at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and the Rugby World Cup, as well as professional stints with the Sunwolves in Japan and the Worcester Warriors in England. His administrative background includes serving as Director of Rugby Operations at the Hong Kong Football Club and working with the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

In his new capacity, Durutalo will work alongside performance analysis, sports science, sports medicine, and rugby development teams to ensure alignment across the U18, U20, and senior programs.