FRU names 2 teams to compete in 7s tournaments

The Fiji Rugby Union has named two teams to compete in 7s tournaments in Fiji and Australia this weekend.

The Digicel Fiji Barbarians will be in action this Friday and Saturday in the inaugural Uprising Fiji International 7s.

The shadow national team has been drawn in a pool which includes Wardens and Police who, playing as Namosi One and Namosi Two respectively, have won both legs of the Fiji TV Provincial 7s Series   Namosi Two winning last November's Lautoka 7s and Namosi One winning the second leg in Sigatoka last Saturday.

The Barbarians team will have players like Timoci Vakadranu, Rusiate Tadulala, Pio Tuwai, Nikola Matawalu, Orisi Sareki, Josefa Bole and Joeli Lutumailagi in their line-up.

For the Drifters team to Darwin the side will be boosted with the likes of Seremaia Burotu, Watisoni Votu, Mitieli Nacagilevu, Emosi Vucago, and William Ryder.

Meanwhile organisers of the Uprising International 7's have now released their exclusive merchandise which is at Uprising Resort and will be available at the TFL stadium from Friday.

The Uprising Fiji International 7's will kick off on Friday at the TFL Stadium at 9am with Samoa taking on Nadroga.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi