Rugby

Fiji 7's squad named for Birmingham Games

July 27, 2022 6:40 am

[Source: Fiji Rugby]

Fiji 7s men’s head coach Ben Gollings has named his Commonwealth Games squad for Birmingham, England.

Olympic gold medalist Sireli Maqala is the latest inclusion in the Fiji Men’s 7s fold with French based Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Aminiasi Tuimaba who were already part of the previous two Series.

Players who have maintained their spot are Josua Vakurinabili, Semi Kunatani, Tevita Daugunu, Jeremaia Matana, Elia Canakaivata, Waisea Nacuqu, Jerry Tuwai, Filipe Sauturaga, Kaminieli Rasaku, and Vuiviawa Naduvalo.

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Fiji is set to face Zambia in it first match on Saturday at 12.02am, followed by Canada at 8.32am, and then Wales at 12.02am on Sunday.

Eight Olympic bronze medalist have been included in the Fijiana squad for the Bimingham Games.

They are Rusila Nagasau, Vasiti Solikoviti, Reijeli Daveua, Lavena Cavuru, Viniana Riwai, Sesenieli Donu, Reapi Uluinasau, and Ana Naimasi.

Four players who were part of the Oceania championship joins the mix with the likes of Vani Buleki, Verenaisi Bari, Ivamere Nabura, and Laisani Moceisawana.