Sevens

Fiji Shadow tested by Fire

March 26, 2021 3:49 pm

National 7s coach Gareth Baber got what he wished for after the Fiji Shadow side managed to beat Fire 21-15 at the ANZ Stadium today.

Fiji Shadow got off to a flying start leading 14-nil before slowly made their way back into the match.

Fire had the services of national squad member Nasoni Tulavu and former Fiji Warriors winger Tira Welagi.

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The shadow national team has not been really tested in the tournament following their first two games but Fire proved to be a worthy opponent.

Coach Baber says the team’s reaction was not good in the match.

“We got a good couple of tries in the early bit of the game, I think we settled too much willing to chase after what we needed to stay in the game. Fire broke free and had a couple. They could have added another at half time.”

He adds it was a disappointing outing for them.

Fiji Shadow will now play Raiwasa Taveuni at 6:54pm.