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Watch: Ex-Hurricanes cult hero Bill Cavubati's son on the rise
By Online Editors
Former Hurricanes cult hero and Fijian International Bill Cavubati's son Caleb is following in his footsteps, representing the NZ Fijians at the World Schools 7s on the weekend.
Cavubati who played 27 tests for Fiji, said he worries about his son and the weight of expectation for him to follow.
"I enjoyed it when he was a soccer player because sometimes it puts a lot of pressure, when your dad played the expectation is like, 'your dad did this,'" Bill Cavubati told TVNZ.
The man nicknamed 'Big Bill' by Hurricanes fans was renowned for barnstorming runs - rumoured to have run the 100m in 11 seconds as a teenager, Cavubati weighed around 165kg during his playing days.
However his son Caleb isn't a front rower, his quick feet and incredible side-step have been utilised on the wing for Scots College 1st XV this year, after starting in football Caleb switched to rugby three years ago.
"I'm glad he's playing a different position from me," said Cavubati. "I thought I was a back sometimes - not all the time."
"I always tell him he's got way more better skills than me, good work ethic, so way better than our era."
Caleb is grateful to have his dad give him some tips.
"He knows the game of rugby, and I'm still kind of learning, so it's really good to have him there to help me as a player, and as a person."
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"Survive"? "Scare?" A bit dramatic. ABs always going to win, just a matter of by how much.
The Azurri were up for it though. As expected. You can bet they were planning for this specific test for months. Let's not forget they were pipped by ENG, drew with FRA, & beat both SCO & WAL in the Six Nations in Feb/Mar this year.
A mess of a match, good win, considering.
Go to commentsAfter you. And yes, that's exactly what Penney should do. Stat!! Unfortunately he has one year left on his contract.
Penney's Super Rugby win record was a low 23% before we signed him on. At the top was Razor at 84%. And true to form, Penney took us from a 7-peat to not even making the play-offs in ONE season. No excuses. LOSER. Thank God his contract is up next year. And hopefully Rangi might wanna throw his hat in for the job.
In the meantime, hopefully we can crack the top 6 this year in spite of Penney!??!
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