Sevens

Early Christmas gift for Vosaicake

November 25, 2021 12:32 pm

Solomone Vosaicake

21-year-old Solomone Vosaicake never imagined to be part of the Australian 7s team, three years after taking up the sport.

The Yaveya, Vanuabalavu, Lau lad started playing sevens in 2019 with the Western Sydney Two Blues thanks to the invitation from his uncle, Waisale Qalulu.

Learning the basic skills of rugby and staying fit was a struggle for Vosaicake as he had no experience in the sport whatsoever.

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But he was determined to learn the ropes, made his way up the ranks and is now preparing for his Series debut.

In an exclusive interview with FBC Sports, Vosaicake says Christmas certainly came early for him and his family as his selection marks a milestone achievement.

“I haven’t played yet but, to be able to be here at this level, i’m just extremely grateful considering where i come from and how the journey has been.”

With maternal links to Saivou in Ra, Vosaicake is no stranger to playing against his fellow Fijians.

He competed in the 2020 Coral Coast 7s and is looking forward to take the field again against his Fijian brothers.

Australia’s first game is against Canada at 7pm tomorrow.

Meanwhile, Fiji 7s will face France at 7:22pm tomorrow, before its next match against Canada at 10:52pm and then Australia at 3:33am on Saturday.

The Fijiana takes on Ireland at 5:22pm tomorrow and then Canada at 8:56pm.

Their last pool match is against Russia at 3:05am on Saturday.

You can watch the Dubai 7s live on FBC TV.

MATCHTIMETEAM 1SCORETEAM 2POOL
FRIDAY26 NOVEMBER
M105:32PMSouth Africa28 - 7IrelandPool C
M25:54PMGreat Britain17 - 12JapanPool C
M56:16PMUSA14 - 7KenyaPool B
M46:38PMArgentina28 - 7SpainPool B
M37:00PMAustralia35 - 19CanadaPool A
M67:22PMFiji24 - 15FrancePool A
M79:24PMSouth Africa52 - 12JapanPool C
M89:46PMGreat Britain26 - 19IrelandPool C
M910:08PMUSA7 - 12SpainPool B
M1010:30PMArgentina22 - 17KenyaPool B
M1110:30PMAustralia17 - 10FrancePool A
M1210:52PMFiji29 - 14CanadaPool A
SATURDAY27 NOVEMBER
M1312:08AMIreland33 - 0JapanPool C
M1412:40AMGreat Britain12 - 31South AfricaPool C
M151:02AMKenya26 - 12SpainPool B
M161:24AMArgentina21 - 21USAPool B
M172:35AMCanada14 - 24FrancePool A
M183:33AMFiji17 - 12AustraliaPool A
SATURDAY27 NOVEMBER
M196:28PMArgentina17 - 12IrelandCup Quarter-finals
M206:50PMSouth Africa29 - 5AustraliaCup Quarter-finals
M217:12PMUSA35 - 17Great BritainCup Quarter-finals
M227:34PMFiji19 - 5KenyaCup Quarter-finals
M238:01PMSpain45 - 14Canada9th Place Semi-Final
M248:23PMFrance33 - 0Japan9th Place Semi-Final
M259:29PMIreland14 - 35Australia5th Place Semi-Final
M269:51PMGreat Britain33 - 5Kenya5th Place Semi-Final
M2710:18PMArgentina7 - 17South AfricaCup Semi-Final
M2810:40PMUSA21 - 19FijiCup Semi-Final
M2911:02PMCanada22 - 14Japan11th Place Play-Off
M3011:24PMSpain26 - 28France9th Place Play-Off
Sunday28 November
M3112:13AMIreland29 - 7Kenya7th Place Play-Off
M321:15AMAustralia35 - 21Great Britain5th Place Play-Off
M332:29AMArgentina19 - 12Fiji3rd Place Play-Off
M343:26AMSouth Africa42 - 7USACup Final