The cup final was Fiji’s seventh in Singapore while it was France’s first.

Kolinisau said he was impressed at how Malolo star utility back Douglas Daveta has fitted into the team. He indicated that Daveta has been very vocal while playing in the sweeper's role.

Fiji Airways Fiji men’s rugby sevens head coach Osea Kolinisau says the selection door remains open for Eminoni Nasilasila after his impressive performance with the Yaro Chiefs at the Coral Coast 7s.

Fiji Airways Fiji men’s rugby sevens captain Jerry Matana says the team has taken valuable lessons from the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast 7s as they prepare for next weekend’s Singapore Sevens, with discipline remaining a key focus area.

Fiji Babas half-back Terio Tamani says poor defence cost his side a place in the main competition at the Coral Coast 7s and must be fixed ahead of next weekend’s Singapore Sevens.

“After this leg, we are going to get more boys into the squad and get them into the system to see if they’ve got what it takes to fight for a spot,” he said.