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3 Olympians in Men’s National 7s extended squad

3 Olympians in Men’s National 7s extended squad

By Navitalai Naivalurua
26/10/2021
[image: Getty Images]

3 Olympians have been named in the 26 member Fiji Airways Men's National 7s extended squad in preparation for the upcoming first leg of the World 7s Series next month.

They are Josua Vakurinabili, Jerry Tuwai and Waisea Nacuqu.

They will be joined by Joseva Talacolo, Kavekini Tabu and Livai Ikanikoda who were part of the Olympics extended squad.

The squad also includes Iowane Leone who is the brother of Flying Fijians halfback Frank Lomani.

The first leg of the 2021/2022 World 7s Series will begin with back to back Dubai tournaments.

2021 – DUBAI EXTENDED SQUAD

1.  Joseva Talacolo
2.  Kavekini Tabu
3.  Joshua Vakurunabili
4.  Tevita Daugunu
5.  Elia Canakaivata
6. Sefa Navuli
7.  Venioni Vuki
 8. Tira Welagi
9.  Simione Cece
10. Jeremaia Matana
11. Nasoni Tulavo
12. Livai Ikanikoda
 13. Terio Tamani
 14. Jerry Tuwai
15. Jo Vunisa
16. Taniela Yaya
 17. Jone Manu
18. Kaminieli Rasaku
19. Manueli Maisamoa
20. Waisea Nacuqu
 21. Iowane Leone
22. Panapasa Qeruqeru
 23. Filipo Sauturaga
24. Iowane Teba
 25. Rusiate Matai
26. Vuivuwa Naduvalu

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