Fiji Airways National 7s Head Coach Gareth Baber has announced his team for the Dubai and Cape Town 7’s tournaments.
The team has Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Josua Vakurunabili, Isoa Tabu, Apenisa Cakaubalavu, Captain, Paula Dranisinukula, Meli Derenalagi, Vilimoni Botitu, Waisea Nacuqu, Jerry Tuwai, Alasio Naduva, Aminiasi Tuimaba, Napolioni Bolaca, Kavekini Tabu and Terio Tamani.
Baber has managed to keep a majority of his 2019 Series winning combination together enabling the team to strengthen their game ahead of a major year ahead.
Amongst the experienced players, Kavekini Tabu has earned his debut inclusion in the touring squad.
Baber says the explosive forward has put his hand up in the pre-season and will add plenty of firepower in the team.
Fiji is pooled with France, Argentina and Japan.
Fiji’s first pool match is against Japan at 4.02am next Friday, Fiji will then take on Argentina at 10.04 pm the same night and they will face France in their last match at 4.02am next Saturday.
Barring any upsets, Fiji is likely to meet South Africa, England or Kenya in the quarter-final, they can face South Africa or France in the semi-final and is likely to meet New Zealand or USA in the final of the Dubai 7s.
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