Fiji 15's rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua wants local based players to be more physical and have the ability to match the players from overseas team's, who are more fit and physical.

Tabua's comments came after Air Pacific Fiji Warriors and Air Pacific Fiji Barbarians players failed to shine in this season's IRB Pacific Rugby Cup competition.

Tabua who will be at Lawaqa Park today to watch the Fiji Barbarians match, said the only way to beat their opponents Tonga and Samoa, Fiji players must play physical rugby too.