HSBC Dubai Sevens: Saiasi Fuli Says Fiji's In A Tough Pool
"There are only 12 teams, three pools of four," Fuli said. We have another tough pool, and we have done a lot of research and analysis this week. We have put together a plan on how best we can come out strongly on that pool and advance into the final the following day."
Thursday 02 December 2021 | 22:00
Fiji Airways Fijian sevens team after training in Dubai on December 1, 2021. From left: Joseva Talacolo, Iowane Raturaciri, Manueli Maisamoa, Josua Vakurinabili (captain), Tevita Daugunu, Panapasa Qeruqeru, Filipe Sauturaga and Waisea Nacuqu. Photo: World Rugby Sevens
The Fijian men's team have been placed in a tough pool this weekend says interim coach, Saiasi Fuli.
They face France in the first game at 5:44pm today followed by Spain at 09:14pm and then Argentina.
Fiji had lost to Argentina, 12-19, in the bronze medal play off last week , they will face each other at 1:24am.
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"There is no easy pool in the series."
"There are only 12 teams, three pools of four," Fuli said.
"We have another tough pool, and we have done a lot of research and analysis this week."
"We have put together a plan on how best we can come out strongly on that pool and advance into the final the following day."
"We're up against the ever improving Argentinians- very competitive, very aggressive team.
"France and Spain are well structured teams."
"We must be clinical and composed and fight our way through."
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