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Dranisinukula brings a lot of leadership experience to the team - Gollings

Dranisinukula brings a lot of leadership experience to the team - Gollings

By Antonio Rahiman
06/07/2022
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Ben Gollings

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Ben Gollings has justified the selection of former captain Paula Dranisinukula in the Commonwealth Games squad.

Gollings spoke highly of Dranisinukula saying he comes into the team with a lot of leadership experience.

He says apart from the Commonwealth Games, Dranisinukula has put his hand up for the LA 7s and the World Cup 7s.

The team will depart on Saturday for a pre-camp in England where they will have warm up matches with Jamaica, China and the British Army 7s.

The Commonwealth Games 7s competition will take place from 30th July to 1st August.

Fiji Men’s Rugby Sevens Team

Elia Canakaivata, Josua Vakurinabili, Tevita Daugunu, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Jerry Matana, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai, Pilipo Bukayaro, Waisea Nacuqu, Filipe Sauturaga, Kaminieli Rasaku Sireli Maqala, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Vuiviawa Naduvalo, Manueli Maisamoa, Paula Dranisinukula.

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