Former Fijiana 7s forward and Olympian Vani Buleki has been named on the inaugural Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs side for the NRLW. The Naitasiri lass was named on Monday along with Moana Courtenay and Monica Tagoai rounding off the squad. The trio were seemed to become the latest in a number of converts to make the jump to the 13-a-side code. A club statement said they were excited to have Buleki on board following her successful Super W season with Western Force. “Buleki, arriving via Super Rugby Women’s competition, made an unforgettable impact in her debut season with the Western Force following an impressive five years representing the Fiji Sevens side and a stand-out performance at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. “Billed as an exceptional athlete, Buleki adds plenty of speed and aerial ability as a dynamic option in the backline for the Bulldogs. NRLW Head Coach Brayden Wiliame said: “I’m very excited to see that our squad has been finalised and I’m looking forward to working with a team that I know can hit the ground running.” “Vani and Monica have both shown their prowess in rugby union and I believe that they can seamlessly transition their skillset to Rugby League. They will add to competition for spots and complement our squad very well,” Wiliame told Bulldogs Media. “Vani has shown a great ability to break through the line, is aggressive in defence and has shown a very high workrate and football IQ. “Monica has shown how damaging she can be, and I believe her playing style will really suit transitioning to rugby league.” Feedback: sereana.salalo@fijisun.com.fj