The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team with their new captain, are hoping to begin the HSBC World Sevens Series on a high note in the Dubai 7s this weekend.
Fiji 7s Head Coach Gareth Baber says that he is confident in Kalione Nasoko and is hoping that a good support role will come from former captain, Jerry Tuwai.
Baber says that they are looking forward to starting strong and ultimately finishing No.1 in the World 7s Series this season.
Baber adds that playing catch up rugby is something they will work to eliminate in this first round.
The national side last reached the Dubai 7s final in the 2015/2016 series and last won in Dubai in the 2014/2015 series.
Fiji has reached the Dubai finals 9 times since 1999 however, have failed to claim the title in seven attempts.
The team will have a training game against the USA tomorrow before the tournament kicks off on Friday.
Fiji is pooled with France, Kenya and Scotland.
Fiji will face France in their first pool match at 7.06pm this Friday, Fiji will then play Scotland at 10.06pm this Friday.
Fiji’s last pool match will be against Kenya at 4.06am this Saturday.
The cup quarterfinals start at 8pm this Saturday while the Cup semifinals kick off at 1.17am Sunday.
The cup final will start at 4.29am Sunday.
