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We are fortunate to beat Wales – Tuwai
Fiji to play Samoa in the quarter final

We are fortunate to beat Wales – Tuwai

Fiji to play Samoa in the quarter final

By Naveel Krishant
10/09/2022
Dual Olympic Gold Medallist Jerry Tuwai

Dual Olympic Gold Medallist Jerry Tuwai says they are fortunate to have beat Wales as all teams will come out firing as this is the 7s World Cup.

Tuwai says he is also thankful for the crowd support.

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team will now play Samoa in the quarter-final of the Rugby World Cup after beating Wales 29-5 in the Round of 16 match this morning.

Kaminieli Rasaku, Joseva Talacolo, and Vuiviawa Naduvalo scored a try each in the first half.

Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Elia Canakaivata both scored a try each in the second half.

Josua Vakurunabili was yellow-carded in the 7th minute of the game.

Fiji will take on Samoa at 7.35am tomorrow.

The cup quarter finals will start at 5.35am tomorrow, the cup semi finals will begin at 10.35pm tomorrow while the final will be played at 6.54am Monday

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