The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side will be looking for a strong start against Japan in the final tournament of the World Rugby Sevens Series in France tonight.
Speaking from France, coach Richard Walker says they played Japan in Hong Kong, but failed to stick to their game plan, which resulted in a loss.
He says they cannot afford to be overconfident against the Japanese side, as they are a very disciplined team.
Walker says success will come down to discipline and ensuring the players support one another on the field.
The coach says one of the biggest lessons the team has learned throughout the season is the importance of consistency.
Insert: Richard Walker on consistency – 5 June 2026
The Fijiana 7s side is currently seventh on the World Rugby Sevens Series standings with 16 points.
Australia leads the standings with 38 points, followed by New Zealand with 36 points, while the USA sits third with 30 points.
The Fijiana will open their Bordeaux 7s campaign against Japan at 10.04 tonight. They will then face Australia at 3.51am tomorrow before taking on Brazil at 11.32pm 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.
Meanwhile, the Fiji Men's 7s side will open its campaign against Kenya at 12.44am tomorrow before meeting Great Britain at 6.14am in its second pool match.
They will then face South Africa at 9.06pm in their final pool game.
The men's Cup quarter-finals will begin at 3.28am on Sunday, the semi-finals are scheduled for 11.14pm on Sunday, and the final will kick off at 3.41am on Monday.
