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Fiji 7s team named for Sydney 7s

Fiji 7s team named for Sydney 7s
From left: Jasa Veremalua, Jerry Tuwai and Joeli Lutumailagi.

The Vodafone Fiji 7s team for the Sydney 7s series has been named.

Coach Gareth Baber has named captain Osea Kolinisau, Vatemo Ravouvou, Joeli Lutumailagi, Nacanieli Labalaba, Emosi Mulevoro, Kalione Nasoko, Jasa Veremalua, Nemani Nagusa, Mesulame Kunavula, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Alifereti Veitokani, Jerry Tuwai and Samisoni Viriviri.

Forward Nemani Nagusa will miss Fiji’s first pool game against Samoa as he will complete his six match ban.

Nacanieli Labalaba will be making his debut. 

Baber says they are ready for the first game against traditional rivals Samoa.

Fiji will play Samoa in their first game at 11.36am tomorrow, their second game is against Wales at 2.42pm and the final pool match is against France at 8.29pm tomorrow.    

The Gold Medal Quarter Finals will start at 12.58pm Sunday, the semis will start at 4.53pm while the final will kick off at 7.51pm. 

Barring any upsets Fiji may meet New Zealand, Scotland or Australia in the quarterfinal.

Meanwhile the Telecom Fijiana lost their first pool game against Ireland 19-12 in the Sydney 7s. 

The Fiji women’s team is currently playing Brazil and their final pool match will be against hosts Australia at 6 tonight. 

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