![]() to see who can take up the challenge when needed,” Fuli said. “We were blessed to play against New Zealand and Australia where I had an opportunity. Newcomers include Sesenieli Donu, Reapi Uluinasau and Laisana Likuceva. Most other players have been a part of the World Rugby Women’s Sevens Series. The Fiji women’s team is missing two key players, Vani Buleki and Luisa Tisolo, who were injured at the Oceania Sevens.Ĭoach Saiasi Fuli is confident in the squad he has chosen which includes 2016 Olympians Rusila Nagasau - the team captain - and Rejieli Daveua. “He is blessed to have the skill level of a sevens player even though he predominantly plays 15s and has done remarkable work for us when he played for us either in sevens or 15s.”įiji has been drawn in Pool B at the Olympic tournament along with Britain, Canada and Japan. ![]() “I know him as an individual, an athlete and he keeps himself in a supreme condition,” Baber said. Baber expects Radradra to easily fit into the Fiji squad. We continue to look to command the aerial battles on the field as well as developing our strength at set-piece.”Įngland-based star Semi Radradra will join the Fiji team in Tokyo next week after missing the Oceania tournament. “It’s a balance between the power which is a big part of our game and the pace that we are able to put into it. “I’m really excited in what the group brings,” Baber said. ![]() Kalione Nasoko, Josua Vakurinabili, Meli Derenalagi and Asaeli Tuivuaka provide the power up front while Waisea Nacuqu, Napolioni Ratu, Aminiasi Tuimaba and Vilimoni Botitu add speed in the backline. Coach Gareth Baber made the final decision on the makeup of his 12-man squad after Fiji’s win at the Oceania Sevens tournament late last month in Townsville, Australia.īaber said he had gone for a mixture of power and pace. The 2019 World Sevens Player of the Year will lead an experienced Fiji team which will start among the gold medal favorites in Tokyo. Tuwai was a member of the Fiji team that won gold in the first-ever Olympic sevens competition in 2016. WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) - Rio de Janeiro gold medalist Jerry Tuwai will captain the defending champion Fiji men’s team in the rugby sevens tournament at the Tokyo Olympics. ![]()
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