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Stats Tell Of Our Chances

The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens side is among the five experienced teams in the HSBC World Sevens Series.
28 Jan 2023 13:09
Stats Tell Of Our Chances
From left: Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens captain Waisea Nacuqu receives his jersey from the Fiji High Commissioner to Australia David Kolitagane in Sydney on January 26, 2023. Photo: FRU Media

The Fiji Airways Fijian men’s rugby sevens side is among the five experienced teams in the HSBC World Sevens Series.

Running into the Allianz Stadium in Sydney, this weekend, the 13 players in the Ben Gollings coached-side has played a total of 261 tournaments.

According to World Rugby Sevens, at the top of the chart is Hamilton Sevens champions, Argentina with 311 tournaments played among their 13 players followed by United States of America with 298, New Zealand 285 and Great Britain 269.

Series leaders South Africa, Australia and Samoa are among the inexperienced teams.

Veteran Jerry Tuwai has played in 58 tournaments followed by captain Waisea Nacuqu with 45, Sevuloni Mocenacagi 43 and Josua Vakurinabili 36.

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Story By: Leone Cabenatabua

Feedback: leonec@fijisun.com.fj



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