Telecom Fijiana captain, Ana Maria Roqica admits the team’s preparation for the Sao Paulo 7s in Brazil has been a grueling one.

Under the guidance of national coach, Iliesa Tanivula, the players went through one of their toughest training periods in preparation for the second leg of the Women’s World Series.

Roqica says the team has learnt from its mistakes in the Dubai 7s, where it claimed the Bowl title.

Fiji is pooled with Australia, Canada and Ireland in the Sao Paulo 7s, which kicks off next Sunday.