HULL KR's head of youth, Pete Grayburn, says Fiji have left a lasting impression at Craven Park.
Rick Stone's men used the East Hull pitch to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the RLWC 2013 clash with England at the KC Stadium.
And Grayburn says the squad captured the imaginations of the Hull KR academy starlets and coaching staff.
He said: "It was a great experience for our young AASE (Advanced Apprenticeship in Sporting Excellence) players and coaching staff alike to spend the morning observing the Fijians' final session before they took on England.
"From a development point a view, the experience and knowledge gained from the day was extremely beneficial for all concerned.
"We watched them do their final captain's run before meeting the players for a question and answer session afterwards.
"To speak with the likes of Petero Civoniceva, Wes Naiqama, Ryan Millard and the Simms brothers was a great opportunity in itself, and for Petero to invite the six AASE lads to join them in their traditional Fijian prayer was an emotional moment and something that will live long in the memories of our junior players.
"The Fijian staff and players went out of their way to involve our players and staff and are a credit to the game.
"For some like Petero to spend time with a local 16-year-old and genuinely want to find out about that individual and offer them his advice is priceless."
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