Tuimaba returns for Fiji in final World Series tournament in France

Tuimaba returns for Fiji in final World Series tournament in France
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Olympic gold medallist Aminiasi Tuimaba will once again fly the Fijian flag on the international sevens stage after being named in the Fiji Airways Fiji Men's National 7s squad for the final tournament of the World 7s Championship in France.

Tuimaba is expected to bring a wealth of experience to the side and will be one of the key players to watch in Bordeaux.

Other players named in the squad are Jeremaia Matana, Kavekini Tanivanuakula, Joseva Talacolo, Isaia Rugu, George Bose, Terio Veilawa, Filipe Sauturaga, Apete Narogo, Vuiviawa Naduvalo, Nacani Boginisoko, Sakiusa Siqila and Tomasi Vuluma.

The Fiji Men's 7s side will open its campaign against Kenya at 12.44am tomorrow before taking on Great Britain at 6.14am in its second pool match.

They will then face South Africa at 9.06pm tomorrow in their final pool game.

The men's Cup quarter-finals will begin at 3.28am on Sunday, while the semi-finals are scheduled for 11.14pm on Sunday. The final will kick off at 3.41am on Monday.

Meanwhile, the Fijiana 7s side will open its Bordeaux 7s campaign against Japan at 10.04pm tonight.

They will then face Australia at 3.51am tomorrow before taking on Brazil at 11.32pm tomorrow in their final pool match.

The women's Cup quarter-finals will begin at 1.30am on Sunday, while the semi-finals are scheduled for 10.30pm on Sunday. The final will be played at 3.04am on Monday.

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