Defending champions ready to defend Marist 7s title

Defending champion Police Blue is ready to defend their title in the 44th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s at the ANZ Stadium.

Police Blue playmaker Livai Ikanikoda says they have been preparing for this competition for the past two weeks.

He says they are thankful that most of their players have been participating in the Skipper Cup competition.

Former national reps like Keponi Paul, Manuel Laqai and Rusiate Matai are in the Police Blue team.

Police Blue is in Pool 10 with FDS Barbarian Brothers, Z&S BBQ Yamacia, and Naviavia Gladiators Vanualevu.

The tournament will kick off with the under 21 and women’s competition on Thursday.

The pool games for the men's competition starts on Friday and it will end with round one of elimination.

The main cup elimination and finals are on Saturday.

There will be three finals in a row on Saturday including the final for the under 21, women’s and main cup.

Tickets are on sale at the Fiji Sports Council.

Ticket prices are $5 flat for day one, Friday is $7 flat and Saturday is $7 for ground and $20 for the grandstand.