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Squad depth a key focus for Fiji 7s this season-Kolinisau

Squad depth a key focus for Fiji 7s this season-Kolinisau

By Iliana Biutu
26/01/2026
Source : Fiji Rugby
Fiji Airways National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says they are working on the depth of their squad for the Singapore 7s and other tournaments in the series this season.

Kolinisau highlighted this to fijivillage Sports before the team left for Singapore saying that the team is still building depth, as changes continue to take place within the squad.

Insert: Kolinisau on new players 26th Jan 2026


He adds that the aim is to have depth in all positions, not just one.

Kolinisau also stated that new faces will join the team throughout the season, and those who prove themselves in training will be given the opportunity to represent Fiji.

Fiji is in Pool A alongside South Africa, Great Britain, and Spain.

Fiji’s first pool match is against Great Britain at 4.32pm on Saturday,they will then take on Spain at 7.58pm on the same day, before facing South Africa at 11.46pm.

The Men’s Cup semi-finals will be played at 6.52pm on Sunday, with the final scheduled for 11.41pm.
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