Fiji national rugby sevens team

Fiji national rugby sevens team
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Country	Fiji
Union	Fiji Rugby Union
Most caps	Jerry Tuwai
Most try	Jerry Tuwai
Most points	Waisale Serevi

Fiji national rugby sevens team represents Fiji in Rugby sevens, a variant of Rugby union played with seven players per team. The team has been competing in the World Rugby Sevens Series since its inception in 1999, and has won the series several times, including in 2006 and 2015. The team is known for its exciting brand of rugby, which has been influenced by Fijian rugby players such as Waisale Serevi and David Kulina. The team has also competed in several Commonwealth Games, including the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester and the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

History

The Fiji national rugby sevens team has a rich history, dating back to the 1970s when the team first started competing in international tournaments, such as the Hong Kong Sevens and the Melbourne Rugby Sevens. The team's early success was led by players such as Tomasi Cama and Isei Naiova, who were part of the team that won the 1984 Hong Kong Sevens. The team's success continued in the 1990s, with players such as Waisale Serevi and Marika Vunibaka leading the team to several tournament wins, including the 1999 Rugby World Cup Sevens in Mar del Plata. The team has also competed in several Olympic Games, including the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, where they won the gold medal, defeating Great Britain in the final. The team's success has been recognized by several organizations, including the World Rugby, which has awarded the team several World Rugby Awards, including the World Rugby Team of the Year award in 2016.

Squad

The current Fiji national rugby sevens team squad includes players such as Jerry Tuwai, Amenoni Nasilasila, and Eroni Sau, who have all played for the team in several international tournaments, including the 2019 World Rugby Sevens Series. The team is also led by several experienced players, including Paula Dranisinukula and Kitione Taliga, who have both played for the team in several Commonwealth Games and Olympic Games. The team's squad is selected by the Fiji Rugby Union, which is responsible for developing and promoting rugby in Fiji. The team's squad has also included players from several Fijian rugby clubs, including the Nadi Rugby Club and the Suva Rugby Club.

Tournament Record

The Fiji national rugby sevens team has a strong tournament record, having won several international tournaments, including the Hong Kong Sevens, the Dubai Sevens, and the London Sevens. The team has also competed in several World Rugby Sevens Series tournaments, including the 2016 World Rugby Sevens Series, where they finished second behind New Zealand. The team has also competed in several Commonwealth Games tournaments, including the 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, where they won the gold medal, defeating New Zealand in the final. The team's tournament record has been recognized by several organizations, including the International Rugby Board, which has awarded the team several IRB Sevens World Series awards.

Coaches

The Fiji national rugby sevens team has been coached by several experienced coaches, including Ben Ryan, who led the team to several tournament wins, including the 2016 World Rugby Sevens Series. The team is currently coached by Gareth Baber, who has previously coached the Hong Kong and Cardiff Blues teams. The team's coaches have also included several experienced Fijian rugby players, including Waisale Serevi and Marika Vunibaka, who have both played for the team in several international tournaments. The team's coaches have been recognized by several organizations, including the World Rugby, which has awarded the team several World Rugby Awards, including the World Rugby Coach of the Year award in 2016.

Notable Players

The Fiji national rugby sevens team has included several notable players, including Waisale Serevi, who is widely regarded as one of the greatest rugby sevens players of all time. The team has also included players such as David Kulina, Tomasi Cama, and Isei Naiova, who have all played for the team in several international tournaments, including the Rugby World Cup Sevens and the Commonwealth Games. The team's notable players have also included several Fijian rugby players who have played for the team in several Olympic Games, including the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. The team's notable players have been recognized by several organizations, including the World Rugby Hall of Fame, which has inducted several Fijian rugby players, including Waisale Serevi and David Kulina. Category:Rugby sevens teams