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Kolinisau praises squad fitness, focuses on refining defensive patterns

Kolinisau praises squad fitness, focuses on refining defensive patterns

By Marika Rasekaseka
13/11/2024
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach Osea Kolinisau

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach Osea Kolinisau is pleased with the level of fitness within the extended squad, noting it as a promising sign as they prepare for the start of the 2024/2025 HSBC SVNS World Series which kicks off in Dubai at the end of this month.

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Kolinisau says with the Fiji Bitter Mataso Nakorovou 7s this weekend, the focus is now on refining the team’s defensive patterns which is an important part of the selection criteria for players.

He says they are working hard to ensure each player understands the defensive structure and their specific role within it as some of them get switched off during a game.

He adds that if the players clearly understand their defensive pattern, they will be well-prepared to tackle the challenges awaiting them in Dubai and Cape Town.

Meanwhile, Kolinisau has also confirmed that the team for the Dubai and Cape Town 7s tournaments will be announced after the Mataso 7s this Saturday.

The Dubai 7s will be held from the 31st of this month to the 1st of next month, while the Cape Town 7s will be held from the 7th to the 8th of next month.

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