Fiji, April 2 -- Fiji Rugby Union has appointed Senirusi Seruvakula as Acting Head Coach of the Flying Fijians following the immediate departure of Mick Byrne.

Seruvakula, a seasoned figure in Fijian rugby, takes over the national side with a strong track record at both domestic and international level. His appointment signals continuity, having been part of recent successes for Fiji on the global stage.

He was a member of the coaching team that guided Fiji to historic wins over England at Twickenham and Australia at the last Rugby World Cup. He also led the Fijiana 15s to their first-ever Rugby World Cup qualification and coached Fiji to victory over the Barbarians to win the Kilik Cup in 2019.

At club level, Seruvakula coached the Fi...