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Injury-free Fiji 7s squad ready to launch Dubai title defence

Injury-free Fiji 7s squad ready to launch Dubai title defence

By Temalesi Vono
28/11/2025

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says his squad is in good health and fully focused on delivering a strong opening performance at the Dubai Sevens this weekend.

Kolinisau confirms that the team has no injuries, saying that three standby players have travelled to Dubai with the Serie A Lions side, who are also competing in an invitational tournament at the same venue.

He says their presence provides immediate cover should any injuries occur, avoiding the need for replacements to fly in from Fiji.

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Despite entering Dubai as defending champions, Kolinisau insists the squad is not thinking about pressure or expectations but instead focusing on attacking the tournament with intent.

The Fiji Men’s 7s team take on Argentina tomorrow at 9.10pm, before facing South Africa at 12.16am Sunday and France at 4.12am Sunday.

The men’s semifinals start at 10.06pm Sunday, and the final will be played at 4.11am Monday.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s will open their Dubai campaign against the USA tomorrow at 7.20pm, followed by France at 9.59pm and New Zealand at 1.27am Sunday.

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

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