On A Comeback Trail : Joeli Lutumailagi On A Mission To Play In The 2019/20 World Sevens Series
Former national rugby 7s winger Joeli Lutumailagi is on a mission to play in the 2019/20 World Sevens Series which gets underway on December 5-7 in Dubai. Lutumailagi was among the 205 Police recruits that passed out at the Nasova Police Academy, Suva, on Friday.
Speaking to SUNsports, the 33-year-old Narata, Nadroga native said it’s too late for him to make the national 7s team to play in the Oceania tournament at the ANZ Stadium, Suva, from November 7-9.
“Right now I want to help Police defend the Ratu Sukuna Bowl against the Republic of Fiji Military Forces side,” he said.
“From there I hope to make the national 7s extended squad and try to work my way through to the main team and play in the upcoming series.”
Police Constable Joeli Lutumailagi after the passing out parade at the Nasova Police Academy, Suva, on October 18, 2019. Photo: Ronald Kum
The veteran Nadroga speedster has had playing stints in France and Sri Lanka as well.
Edited by Leone Cabenatabua
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