Ex-national rep says beating Argentina sets the platform

Ex-Fijian sevens playmaker, Livai Ikanikoda, commended the national side for starting strongly and not letting their guard down in its opening game.

Fiji defeated Argentina 26-10 and Ikanikoda believed this sets the platform for hopefully a consistent HSBC SVNS Perth Sevens.

Speaking to SunSports during the Fiji Bitter Savusavu Sevens held at Ratu Ganilau Park today, Ikanikoda, said they need to win each game because of the tough pool opponents.

Ikanikoda said maintaining ball possession and winning back restarts remain vital pillars in the quest to win back-to-back cup titles following the success in Singapore Sevens.

The ex-national rep added the current crop or national reps were at their best form and capitalising on winning many titles was crucial.

Winning the Perth leg would also set the platform to win the series title at the end of the season.