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Fijians steer Warriors to victory

August 10, 2014 12:57 am

The Western Warriors side collected the Carlton Super 7s rugby title in Sri Lanka after defeating Southern Sharks 14-12 in the final.

National rep Setefano Cakau is coach/player of the side which also included the likes of Waisea Nacuqu, Joeli Lutumailagi, Jone Vota and New Zealand’s Lote Raikabula.

The Sharks had national reps Pio Tuwai, Samu Saqiwa, Osea Kolinisau, Semi Kunatani and Vatemo Ravouvou in its ranks.

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Over 23 Fijian players competed in the two-day tournament and also included several high-profile players that participate in the IRB sevens World Series such as New Zealand’s DJ Forbes, Tim Mikkelson and American speedster Carlin Isles.