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Former Fiji sevens coach Ryan immortalised in currency
By Christopher Devine
As the man who coached Fiji's rugby sevens team to a historic gold medal in the 2016 Olympics, Ben Ryan has already received the country's highest honour.
Yet he has now gained further recognition, as the face that adorns Fiji's new 50 cent coin!
Ryan, who stepped down after the Rio Games and joined the Welsh Rugby Union as a consultant in January, took to Twitter to express his delight.
Who wouldn't be happy to be immortalised in currency?
Fiji's new 50c Coin - what a journey I've had. #veilomani pic.twitter.com/EpIrOxYZ0f
— Ben Ryan (@benjaminryan) April 20, 2017
Here is the $7 bill too - just shows you how much the Fijian people care and value its rugby. Awesome. pic.twitter.com/Djey2829Rn
— Ben Ryan (@benjaminryan) April 20, 2017
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The article alludes to the fact that this isn’t about picking a captain. But picking a great captain. So who would make for a great All Black captain - not just an obvious or safe shoo-in? I’m not sure Ardie’s the guy and Barret doesn’t stand out either.
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