Baber wary of the 3 Fijian players in the Japanese team

Baber wary of the 3 Fijian players in the Japanese team

By Shanil Singh
Tuesday 20/07/2021
[Photo: FRU]

Fiji Men’s 7s team coach Gareth Baber says playing Japan in their home ground is always tough but the inclusion of the three Fijian players in the Japanese side will be an added challenge.

The Japan 7s team includes Jose Seru, Kameli Soejima and Lote Tuqiri.

Baber says they understand the first game is always a challenge but it will also be a good opportunity for them to put their game in place.

He adds they will not be complacent against Japan.

Fiji has two matches on the opening day of the Olympics 7s competition.

They will face Japan at 12pm next Monday before taking on Canada at 8pm.

Fiji will then play Great Britain at 12.30pm on the next day.

The top two teams in each pool, plus the two third-placed teams with the highest points total will qualify for the quarterfinals.

The quarterfinals will kick off on the 28th of this month.

Team Fiji will be represented in six sports including athletics, judo, rugby sevens, sailing, swimming and table tennis.

Banuve Tabakaucoro is taking part in the 100 metres.

The athletics competition starts on the 30th of this month.

Tevita Takayawa will take part in the Judo competition on the 24th of this month while Taichi Vakasama and Cheyenne Rova will compete in swimming on the 25th of this month.

Sophia Morgan will compete in sailing on the 31st of this month while Sally Yee will represent Fiji in table tennis on the 29th of this month.

The opening ceremony for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games will be held at 11pm this Friday.

Fiji men’s 7s team captain Jerry Tuwai and Fijiana 7s team captain Rusila Nagasau are Fiji's flag-bearers.

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