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Dream come true for Filipe Sauturaga

Dream come true for Filipe Sauturaga

By Navitalai Naivalurua
15/11/2021
Filipe Sauturaga.

Filipe Sauturaga always dreamt of wearing the Fiji 7s jersey when he was a young kid and being selected in the Fiji 7s team is a dream come true for him.

Sauturaga says he is ready to give his all for Fiji in the Dubai 7s.

He played a key role in the Police Blue team as they won the last leg of the Mobil Super 7s series on Saturday.

Insert: Fili on Dreams for Viti FM Sauturaga is one of the 15 players that has been selected by coach Saiasi Fuli for the back to back Dubai 7s. Other players who have been named in the 15 member squad are Joseva Talacolo, Jeremaia Matana, Kavekini Tabu, Elia Canakaivata, Tevita Daugunu, Daniele Yaya, Terio Tamani, Kaminieli Rasaku, Iowane Teba, Manueli Maisamoa, Panapasa Qeruqeru and Iowane Ratuciri.

Out of the 15 players, 13 will travel to Dubai after the medical team conducts the regular check-up today.

The back to back Dubai 7s will take place on the 26th and 27th of this month and on the 3rd and 4th of December.

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