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Fijiana 7s ready and eager to take the field - Fijiana 7s coach

Fijiana 7s ready and eager to take the field - Fijiana 7s coach

By Mikaele Liga
29/11/2025
Photo : Fiji Rugby

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s coach Richard Walker is confident of a strong performance at the HSBC SVNS Dubai 7s, saying his players are excited and ready for their opening match against the USA tonight.

Speaking from Dubai, Walker says the squad is well balanced and the players’ confidence is high heading into the first leg of the series.

He says he trusts his players and is confident they will deliver when they take the field tonight.

The Fijiana 7s side will face the USA at 7.20pm today, followed by France at 9.59pm. They will then take on New Zealand at 1.27am tomorrow.

The women’s semifinals begin at 9.12pm tomorrow, with the final scheduled for 3.35am Monday.

Meanwhile, the Fiji Men’s 7s team will open their Dubai campaign against Argentina at 9.10pm tonight, before taking on South Africa at 12.16am tomorrow and France at 4.12am tomorrow.

The men’s semifinals will begin at 10.06pm tomorrow, with the final set for 4.11am Monday.

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