Fijian 7s head coach Gareth Baber has urged teams to give their best shot when playing against the Fijian Barbarians and Fijian Warriors during the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tournament.

The Barbarians had seasoned players like Asaeli Tuivuaka, Jerry Tuwai, Jone Manu, Kitione Taliga, and Alasio Naduva.

Warriors fielded Taniela Sadrugu, Kavekini Tabu, Kitione Salawa, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Meli Derenalagi, and Iosefo Masi.

“The boys have done okay,” Baber said.

“We have been winning games quite well. We want to see our players playing under pressure. It should be like that because they are professional rugby players and they are playing against village teams and clubs who have come out to participate.

Today’s Cup quarterfinals: Police Blue face Wadigi, Fijian Warrirors take on Tabadamu, Swift Roofing RA play Fijians Barbarians while Raiwasa Taveuni tackle Police White.

Cards

Meanwhile, there were nine red cards flashed during the first day of competition. One of the players was national 7s forward Sevuloni Mocenacagi.

Other prominent players red carded were Police Blue halfback Terio Tamani and Olympian Vatemo Ravouvou who was playing for Saunaka.

Others players red carded were Aporosa Ada (Nasaunivalu), Jiuta Qio (Mosi One), Meaki Bose (Wadigi), and Mosese Tui (Nahehevia), Vitalina (Army Women), Apolosi Tanoa (Restoration).

Meanwhile, Ratu Filise lost 19-17 to Nasonini in the eliminations.