The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side suffered a 36-7 defeat to France in their opening pool game at the Madrid 7s in Spain tonight.

Lavena Cavuru has been named captain for the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side for the Madrid 7s which kicks off tonight.

The 16 men’s and women’s captains of the best teams in the world gathered at the Royal Palace in Madrid today ahead of the inaugural HSBC SVNS Grand Final together with the promotion and relegation playoff.

Fans can watch the Fiji Airways Men’s and Fijiana 7s pool games in Madrid, Spain this weekend on FBC TV.

Ratu Navula College triumphed over Suva Grammar School with a 15-5 victory to clinch the Under 18 title of Vodafone Fiji Secondary School 7s competition, which concluded this evening at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Adi Cakobau School’s Under-18 team defeated Navatu Secondary School 19-7 in the quarter-finals of the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools 7s competition at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva.

Muaniweni College student Nanise Tikomainiumea will be a key player for the Muaniweni College Under-18 team, having previously played for the Naitasiri Under-20s in the Marama provincial competition.

Two time Olympic gold medalist Jerry Tuwai is back for the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side after a year.

Former Vodafone Fijiana 15s and Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua winger Kolora Lomani is the new face in the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side for the next tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Transitioning from 15s to sevens hasn’t been an easy journey for Kolora Lomani.

A total of 62 schools will be featuring in the Vodafone Fiji Secondary Schools 7s competition.

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s captain Raijieli Daveua says the team can beat any side in the world if they maintain consistent performances.