The Fijiana 7s team continues to set the platform and raise the bar of women’s rugby after winning its first ever medal at the Commonwealth Games.

Saiasi Fuli’s team won silver after losing to Australia in the final this morning.

Fijiana proved to be a fast improving side since the Olympics in Tokyo and is looking positive towards the World Cup.

Team Fiji chef de mission Sale Sorovaki says the Fijiana has again proved to be a top contender.

“It’s good to see them reaching the final at the Commonwealth Games. They’re no longer the team that makes up the number, they’re a team that seriously contends for the prizes that’s at stake.”

Sorovaki adds the focus now shifts to Cape Town for the World Cup in September and Fiji has only four weeks to prepare for that.

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama also congratulated the Fiji men’s and women’s 7s teams for their silver medal finish at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham today.

He praised the Fijiana for putting on a brave performance to win their first Commonwealth Games medal and Fiji men’s team for their back to back silver medal win.

Congratulations to our Fijiana and Fijian 7s rugby teams for back to back Silver Medals at the Commonwealth Games! You are the pride of Fiji and inspiration to all of your fellow Fijians.

Watch out LA Sevens. #GoFijiGo pic.twitter.com/sVyPhQeJED

— Frank Bainimarama (@FijiPM) August 1, 2022