Fijian soccer stars? future uncertain

Wairarapa United are in danger of losing three of their Fijian players who have made them such a force in Capital Soccer's premier division this season
Petero Dauniseka, Pita Rabo and Lai Gataurua are all keen to take up permanent residence in the Wairarapa but require regular employment for that to happen.
And despite the best endeavours of Wairarapa United coach Phil Keinzley jobs are proving hard to find.
"Their whole future in the Wairarapa hangs in the balance??..if we can't find them work then we will have no alternative but to let them go," Keinzley said.
"They all enjoy living here and want to stay on but without jobs that just won't be possible."
Both Rabo and Gataurua were an integal part of the Wairarapa United side which tasted success in the Capital first division series last season and with it came promotion to the premier division
There they currently hold down a clear third position and are a still very much a chance to earn promotion to the central league in 2006, the highest league in which Wairarapa United are eligible to play.
Winning their last five games will almost certainly see Wairarapa United place first or second in the premier division, which would give them central league status as of right.
Keinzley said all three Fijians in danger of having to return home for next season- a fourth Sakeo Valevou is already in regular employment here - had made a huge impact since joining Wairarapa United.
Rabo, who is presently sidelined with a crocked ankle, and Gataurua have been prolific goal scorers in the forward line while Fijian international Petero Dauniseka, who joined the club at the start of this season, has boosted the defence with his height and athleticism.
"They've all got that typical Fijian flair and that has given us an edge over most other sides who don't have that at their disposal, "Keinzley said.
"And it's been good for local players to be in the same side as them and see first hand what that sort of skill can create."
Keinzley said replacing players of their calibre would be a "very difficult" task for Wairarapa United and he was hopeful the Wairarapa business and sporting communities would ensure that scenario didn't occur.
"They are all good people who want to stay in the Wairarapa and be part of our culture and the type of work doesn't worry them, they will have a go at practically anything," he said.