Kalione Nasoko [left] and Eroni Sau
Scotland’s Pro 14 rugby club-Edinburgh have signed Fiji Airways 7s captain Kalione Nasoko and former Fiji 7s winger and France-based Eroni Sau.
The duo has signed a two-year contract from the start of next season.
The two Fijians will join former Fiji 7s rep Bill Mata.
“Nasoko is the Fijian Sevens captain. He’ll predominantly play as a winger, but he can also play at 13.”
Head Coach Richard Cockerill chats about the fourth signing of #MagicMonday ✍️ – Fijian Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko. pic.twitter.com/8W5O4GXU4K
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? | @fijirugby Sevens captain Nasoko to join Edinburgh in the summer after becoming fourth signing of #MagicMonday✍️
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He says he is very strong and a powerful runner at outside centre.
Cockerill described Nasoko a tremendous exciting player with the 28-year old a winger with experience at outside centre.
He says Nasoko brings something different to their back-three and will give them a bit more of an x-factor.
#MagicMonday✍️ | @fijirugby Sevens captain Kalione Nasoko will join the club on a two-year deal this summer! #WelcomeKalione ? pic.twitter.com/6pFxA5ACyC
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Sau, nicknamed “Sledgehammer”, enjoyed an impressive Test debut for Fiji in November, scoring a hat-trick in a 68-7 victory over Uruguay.
?️ “The nickname of the The Sledgehammer speaks for itself. That gives you an idea of what he brings with and without the ball.”
Head Coach Richard Cockerill reacts to the signing of Fijian winger Eroni Sau, who today joined Edinburgh as part of #MagicMonday✍️ pic.twitter.com/hMAnRRG5sq
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The 29-year old is currently with French Top 14 club Perpignan.
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Edinburgh head coach Richard Cockerill says anyone who watched 7s will know Sau.
? | Fijian winger Eroni ‘The Sledgehammer’ Sau joins Edinburgh from @usap_officiel in third signing of #MagicMonday✍️
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