Sevens

Two new players for Fiji 7s, Tuwai returns

January 14, 2022 4:51 pm

Filipo Bukayaro [left] and Jiosavani Soro have made the cut for the two tournaments..

There are two new players named in the Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side for the Malaga and Seville 7s in Spain.

Filipo Bukayaro of Army and Tabadamu player Jiosavani Soro have made the cut for the two tournaments.

Interim Coach, Saiasi Fuli says the two are talented and hardworking players, and they have been playing consistently for their clubs.

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He says Bukayaro in the long term is a good replacement for Jerry Tuwai, hence, that is the reason they have roped him plus he has proven himself to be in the traveling squad to Spain.

As for Soro, Fuli says he is one of the hardworking forwards in Fiji.

Soro played for Tabadamu 7s, Tailevu and Naitasiri in the Skipper Cup.

Fuli adds Soro is very good in aerial balls, technical work in the contact and breakdown area.

Dual Olympic gold medalist Tuwai is back missing the first leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Dubai.

Daniele Yaya, Iowane Raturaciri, Panapasa Qeruqeru and Terio Tamani who featured in Dubai have failed to make the cut.

Players that have been retained are Josua Vakurinabili, Joseva Talacolo, Jeremaia Matana,Elia Canakaivata,Tevita Daugunu, Waisea Nacuqu, Kaminieli Rasaku,Filipe Sauturaga,Iowane Teba and Manueli Maisamoa.

Josua Vakurinabili remains the captain and will be assisted by Tuwai and Waisea Nacuqu.

The Malaga 7s starts next Friday and you can watch LIVE on FBC TV.

Fiji is in the same pool with England, South Africa and Scotland.

Fiji 7s squad
1. Josua Vakurinabili
2. Joseva Talacolo
3. Jeremaia Matana
4. Elia Canakaivata
5. Jiosavani Soro
6. Tevita Daugunu
7. Jerry Tuwai
8. Filipo Bukayaro
9. Waisea Nacuqu
10. Kaminieli Rasaku
11. Filipe Sauturaga
12. Iowane Teba
13. Manueli Maisamoa

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FRIDAY21 January
M110:22PMKenya 17-19CanadaPool D
M210:44PMFrance38 -10WalesPool D
M311:06PMIreland33-14JapanPool B
M411:28PMAustralia12-12GermanyPool B
M511:50PMEngland0-0FijiPool A
SATURDAY22 January
M612:12AMSouth Africa27-7ScotlandPool A
M712:34AMUSA19-14SpainPool C
M812:56AMArgentina31- 7JamaicaPool C
M903:06AMKenya14- 19WalesPool D
M1003:28AMFrance38- 5CanadaPool D
M1103:50AMIreland24-7GermanyPool B
M1204:12AMAustralia42-0JapanPool B
M1304:34AMEngland24-17ScotlandPool A
M144:56AMSouth Africa0-0FijiPool A
M1506:05AMUSA47-0JamaicaPool C
M167:03AMArgentina40-12SpainPool C
M1710:27PMCanada26-7WalesPool D
M1810:49PMFrance15-26KenyaPool D
M1911:11PMJapan0-29Germany Pool B
M2011:33PMAustralia5-10IrelandPool B
M2111:55PMFiji0-0ScotlandPool A
SUNDAY23 January
M2212:17AMSouth Africa43-0EnglandPool A
M2312:39AMSpain38-7JamaicaPool C
M2401:01AMArgentina17-24USAPool C
M254:20AMScotland 17-12Kenya9th Place Quarter-Final
M264:42AMSpain 31-10Japan 9th Place Quarter-Final
M275:04AMGermany 48-0Jamaica 9th Place Quarter-Final
M285:26AMWales -Fiji 9th Place Quarter-Final
M296:07APMSouth Africa 14-0Canada Cup Quarter-final 1
M306:06PMUSA7-26Australia Cup Quarter-final 2
M315:44PMFrance 5-12England Cup Quarter-final 3
M325:44PMIreland 5-29Argentina Cup Quarter-final 4
M3310:57PMLoser 25-Loser 2613th Place Semi-Final
M3411:19PMLoser 27-Loser 2813th Place Semi-Final
M3511:41PMWinner 25-Winner 269th Place Semi-Final
Monday24 January
M3612:03AMWinner 27-Winner 289th Place Semi-Final
M3712:25AMLoser 29-Loser 305th Place Semi-Final
M3812:47PMLoser 31-Loser 325th Place Semi-Final
M391:09AMWinner 29-Winner 30Cup Semi-Final
M401:31AMWinner 31-Winner 32Cup Semi-Final
M413:07AMWinner 33-Winner 3413th Place Play-Off
M423:29AMWinner 35-Winner 369th Place Play-Off
M433:51AMWinner 37-Winner 385th Place Play-Off
M444:59AMLoser 39-Loser 403rd Place Play-Off
M455:56AMWinner 40-Winner 39 Cup Final
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