Jerry Tuwai [Source: World Rugby Sevens]
History beckons for Fiji Airways star playmaker Jerry Tuwai as the team prepares to win its fifth Hong Kong 7s title.
If Fiji defends its title at So Kon Po this weekend, Tuwai will become the first ever sevens player in the world to win the Hong Kong title five years in a row at Happy Valley.
Tuwai is the only player who was part of the Fijian squad from 2015 winning the title back to back.
Coach Gareth Baber, says Tuwai has been an inspiration to other players in the team.
“When Jerry Tuwai came into the squad in 2015 – to the likes of Isoa, he’s always been an outstanding player and he can either address the coach and he continues to do that. I think Hong Kong has always been special for Fijian players because of the nature of the tournament.
Welcome to #HK7s. This place is too good. pic.twitter.com/POvVb5Dk2o
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 6, 2019
Fiji will play Australia at 5.13 this afternoon in their second pool match before taking on New Zealand at 8.55pm.
The cup quarterfinals start at 2.58pm tomorrow, cup semifinal final begins at 7.41pm and the cup final kicks off at 11pm.
A reminder of the #HSBC7s standings as we enter day two of the #HK7s
Remember, top four at the end of the 2019 series qualify automatically for #Tokyo2020 Olympics pic.twitter.com/7M0XtnITLE
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) April 6, 2019
You can watch the entire tournament live on FBC TV.
