Josua Vakurunabili against Australia [Source: World Rugby Sevens]
Fiji is not only focusing on the Dubai 7s but is also aiming to win the World 7s series title this season.
Fiji last won the series title in the 2018-2019 season.
Team Captain, Josua Vakurunabili says they are not out of the woods yet as there are many more matches to go.
Vakurunabili says he is impressed with the performance of the players so far and consistency in the next leg will be crucial in their standings.
“That’s finished and we are heading for next year and our target is the series and all that’s going after that”.
“There are plenty of boys who want to wear the white jersey and some of them are representing Fiji right now.” 🇫🇯
Josua Vakurunabili reflects on Fiji’s win against France and the strength in depth in the @fijirugby men’s squad #Dubai7s | #HSBC7s pic.twitter.com/BUmOaDcPFO
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) November 26, 2021
The national side has made it into the quarter-finals after an unbeaten run in the pool games earlier this morning.
Fiji will now face Kenya in the fourth quarter-final today at 7:34pm.
The try that broke Australian hearts
Iowane Raturaciri sliced through to secure top spot for @fijirugby in the final play of the day one!@DHLRugby | #ImpactMoment pic.twitter.com/e5XZnrpoXB
— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) November 26, 2021
In other Cup quarter-final matches, Argentina will face Ireland, South Africa will meet Australia while the USA will face Great Britain.
The first time Fiji won at the Dubai 7s was in 2013 following its 29-17 win against South Africa and the last time we lifted the trophy was in 2015 after a 28-17 win over England.
You can watch the live-action of the Dubai 7s live on FBC TV starting at 5pm today.