FIJI 7'S RUGBY TEAM PROFILE
Fiji 7's Rugby Team:
The Fiji 7's Rugby side is currently one of the top 4 sevens teams in the world and has won the Hong Kong 7's many times. Since the Hong Kong 7's inception in 1976, Fiji has always sent a national team, playing against provincial teams from New Zealand and invitational teams made up of players from other parts of the world. During these early stages, Fiji used to dominate the 7's tournament in Hong Kong. The Fiji team last won the Hong Kong 7's during the IRB series in March 2013.
The Fiji 7's team also participate in the 7's Rugby World Cup which they had won twice in 1997 and 2005 which not surprisingly had been held in Hong Kong. Hong Kong seems to be a happy hunting ground for the Fiji 7's team.
The International Rugby Board (IRB) introduced the IRB sevens series in 2000 and since then, the Fiji 7's team have competed with other top ranking 7's teams in the world.
History:
Waisale Serevi a very well known player in sevens rugby considered as a maestro, played in this side leading them to their victories in the two Sevens World Cup in 1997 and 2005. He also coached the side from 2005-2007. He was recently inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame in March 2013 which culminated to Fiji winning the title yet again. During this tournament, 3 of the great Fijian players who played together and won the title in Hong Kong in the early 90's namely Waisale Serevi, Tomasi Cama (Snr) and Alifereti Dere (Coach -2012/2013) teamed up to witness their best ever comeback in the final to retain the title.
Fiji 7's Team Honours List:
Hong Kong 7s win:
• 1977
• 1978
• 1980
• 1984
• 1990
• 1991
• 1992
• 1997 (also the Rugby 7s World Cup)
• 1998
• 1999
• 2005 (also the Rugby 7's World Cup)
• 2009
• 2012
• 2013
2015
2016
Other success for the Fiji 7's team:
• 1997 Rugby World Cup Sevens Champions
• 1998 Commonwealth Games Silver Medal
2000 Wellington 7's
• 2001 World Games Gold
• 2002 Commonwealth Games Silver Medal
• 2005 World Games Gold
• 2005 Rugby World Cup Sevens Champions
• 2005/2006 IRB World Seven Series Winners
• 2005 Darwin 7s
• 2006 Commonwealth Games Bronze
• 2006 Darwin 7s
2006 Wellington 7's
• 2007 Darwin 7s
• 2008 Darwin 7s
• 2009 World Games Gold
2010 Wellington 7's
2011 Gold Coast 7's
2012 Gold Coast 7's
2013 Dubai 7's (First Ever Win In Dubai) ***
2014 Japan 7's
2014 Gold Coast 7's
2015 Las Vegas 7's
2015 Hong Kong 7's
2015 Glasgow 7's
2014/2015 IRB World Series Champs
2015 Pacific Games Gold Medal
2015 Dubai 7s
2015 Las Vegas 7s
2015 Hong Kong 7s
2016 Dubai 7s
2016 Las Vegas 7s
2016 Hong Kong 7s
FIJI 7's PLAYERS:
Squad To Singapore 2016:
1. Apisai Domolailai
2. Semi Kunatani
3. Jasa Veremalua
4. Masivesi Dakuwaqa
5. Sevuloni Mocenacagi
6. Nemani Nagusa
7. Jerry Tuwai
8. Amenoni Nasilasila
9. Osea Kolinisau (C)
10 Kitione Taliga
11. Josua Vici
12. Vatemo Ravouvou
Squad To HK 2016:
Jasa Veremalua
Apisai Domolailai
Semi Kunatani
Sevuloni Mocenacagi
Isake Katonibau
Masivesi Dakuwaqa
Pio Tuwai
Amenoni Nasilasila
Jerry Tuwai
Vatemo Ravouvou
Osea Kolinisau
Savenaca Rawaca
Josua Vici
Kitione Taliga
Squad to USA and Canada 7s 2016:
Jasa Veremalua
Pio Tuwai
Osea Kolinisau
Savenaca Rawaca
Seremaia Tuwai
Emosi Mulevoro
Isake Katonibau
Vatemo Ravouvou
Nemani Nagusa
Kitione Taliga
Josua Vici
Amenoni Nasilasila
Masivesi Dakuwaqa
Sevuloni Mocenacagi
14 Players to Wellington and Sydney 7s 2016:
Osea Kolinisau
Isake Katonibau
Apisai Domolailai
Pio Tuwai
Semi Kunatani
Viliame Mata
JasaVeremalua
Vatemo Ravouvou
Eminoni Nasilasila
Savenaca Rawaca
Emosi Mulevoro
Jerry Tuwai
Sevuloni Moce
Alifereti Veitokani
14 Players to Dubai and South Africa - 2015:
Isake Katonibau
Viliame Mata
Jasa Veremalua
Savenaca Rawaca
Emosi Mulevoro
Pio Tuwai
Jerry Tuwai
Vatemo Ravouvou
Osea Kolinisau (Capt)
Apisai Domolailai
Kitione Taliga
Nemani Naqusa
Alifereti Veitokani
Sevuloni Moce
12 Players to PNG Pacific Games - 2015:
Isake Katonibau
Viliame Mata
Jasa Veremalua
Save Rawaca
Eminoni Nasilasila
Vatemo Ravouvou
Mulevoro
Paul
Yalayalatabua
Dawai
Manueli Laqai
Best Fiji 7's 12: HK - London 7's - 2015:
Isake Katonibau, Osea Kolinisau, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenava Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai, Vatemo Ravouvou, Eminoni Nasilasila, Apisai Domolailai, Pio Tuwai, Josaia Wini, Kitione Dawai
Best 12 for NZ & Las Vegas - 2015:
Emosi Mulevoro, Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua, Manueli Laqai, Osea Kolinisau, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenava Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai, Sitiveni Waqa, Vatemo Ravouvou, Viliame Mata.
The final 12 players named for the next leg of the IRB 7'S tournament at Dubai and South Africa include - 2014:
Apisai Domolailai , Apisalome Waqatabu, Amenoni Nasilasila, Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua, Jone Qorovarua, Nasoni Roko, Osea Kolinisau (Captain), Savenaca Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai and Vatemo Ravouvou
Fiji 7's Rugby 12 member team named for Gold Coast 2014:
Apisai Naqaliva, Apisai Domolaialai, Apisalome Waqatabu Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua, Jerry Tuwai, Osea Kolinisau, Vatemo Ravouvou, Sainivalati Ramuwai, Setafano Cakau, Semi Kunatani and Savenaca Rawaca
Fiji 7's 12 to Scotland & England 2014:
Apisai Domolailai, Benito Masilevu, Donasio Ratubuli, Emosi Mulevoro, Leo Naikasau, Osea Kolinisau (captain), Pio Tuwai, Samisoni Viriviri, Semi Kunatani, Vatemo Ravouvou, Viliame Mata, and Waisea Nacuqu.
Fiji 7's 12 to Tokyo / HK 2014:
Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua, Pio Tuwai, Setefano Cakau, Benito Masilevu, Emosi Mulevoro, Waisea Nacuqu, Vatemo Ravouvou, Donasio Ratubuli, Osea Kolinisau, Samisoni Viriviri, Leo Naikasau. (Joeli Lutumailagi & Samu Saqiwa replaced Leo and Jasa - HK)
The 12 players for Las Vegas-Wellington leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series (2014):
Benito Masilevu, Donasio Ratubuli, Emosi Mulevoro, Henry Seniloli, Jona Tuitoga, Leo Naikasau, Levani Botia, Pio Tuwai, Osea Kolinisau (capt), Samisoni Viriviri, Samuela Saqiwa and Semi Kunatani.
Non-travelling reserve: Apisai Domolailai, Marika Vunibaka, Mosese Mawalu, and Viliame Mata.
2012/2013 IRB SERIES:
• Jone Vota
• Ulaiyasi Lawavou
• Nemani Nagusa (Capt)
• Sakiusa Gavidi Vatuinaruku
• Osea Kolinisau
• Samisoni Viriviri
• Jasa Veremalua
• Leone Nakarawa
• Emosi Mulevoro
• Donasio Ratubuli Naturaga
• Benito Masilevu
Gavidi Vatuinaruku
Former Fiji 7's players:
Ilaitia Tuisese (Snr)
Rupeni Ravonu
Vuata Naresia
Viliame Cegumalua
Tevita Rabuli
Qele Ratu
Tui Cavuilati
Senitiki Nasave
Sainivalati Laulau
Robert Howard
Paulo Nawalu
Aliposo Waqaliti
Sela Gutugutuwai
Acura Niuqila
Penisoni Waki
Keleto Loboilagi
Dominiko Manaseitava
Jo Rauto
Isimeli Batibasaga
Ilami Lutumailagi
Waisele Serevi
Tomasi Cama (Snr)
Alifereti Dere
Noa Nadruku
Pauliasi Tabulutu
Peni Rauluni
Vesi Rauluni
Vili Rauluni
Etuate Gusuivalu ("Honda")
Luke Erenavula
Mesake Seavula
Viliame Tani
Mesake Rasari
Josateki Savou
Filimoni Seru
Timoci Wainiqolo
Marika Vunibaka
Isireli Bobo
Apolosi Satala
Viliame Satala
Filimoni Delasau
Jone Daunivucu
Rupeni Caucau
Temesia Kaumaia
Norman Ligairi
Nasoni Roko
Seru Rabeni
Neumi Nanuku
Lepani Nabuliwaqa
William Ryder
Kameli Ratuvou
Semisi Naevo
Timoci Matanavou
Mosese Volavola
Levani Botia
Joji Raqamate
Emosi Vucago
Nikola Matawalu
Seremaia Burotu
Alipate Raitini
Napolioni Nalaga
Isikeli Vuruna
Aisake Katonibau
Waisea Nayacalevu
Metuisela Talebula
Jimilai Naikadawa
Vereniki Goneva
Peni Rokodiva
Orisi Sareki
Waisale Suka
Mark Rika
Owner / Admin
Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond
7s Rugby Fan Shop
The Fiji 7's Rugby side is currently one of the top 4 sevens teams in the world and has won the Hong Kong 7's many times. Since the Hong Kong 7's inception in 1976, Fiji has always sent a national team, playing against provincial teams from New Zealand and invitational teams made up of players from other parts of the world. During these early stages, Fiji used to dominate the 7's tournament in Hong Kong. The Fiji team last won the Hong Kong 7's during the IRB series in March 2013.
The Fiji 7's team also participate in the 7's Rugby World Cup which they had won twice in 1997 and 2005 which not surprisingly had been held in Hong Kong. Hong Kong seems to be a happy hunting ground for the Fiji 7's team.
The International Rugby Board (IRB) introduced the IRB sevens series in 2000 and since then, the Fiji 7's team have competed with other top ranking 7's teams in the world.
History:
Waisale Serevi a very well known player in sevens rugby considered as a maestro, played in this side leading them to their victories in the two Sevens World Cup in 1997 and 2005. He also coached the side from 2005-2007. He was recently inducted into the IRB Hall of Fame in March 2013 which culminated to Fiji winning the title yet again. During this tournament, 3 of the great Fijian players who played together and won the title in Hong Kong in the early 90's namely Waisale Serevi, Tomasi Cama (Snr) and Alifereti Dere (Coach -2012/2013) teamed up to witness their best ever comeback in the final to retain the title.
Fiji 7's Team Honours List:
Hong Kong 7s win:
• 1977
• 1978
• 1980
• 1984
• 1990
• 1991
• 1992
• 1997 (also the Rugby 7s World Cup)
• 1998
• 1999
• 2005 (also the Rugby 7's World Cup)
• 2009
• 2012
• 2013
2015
2016
Other success for the Fiji 7's team:
• 1997 Rugby World Cup Sevens Champions
• 1998 Commonwealth Games Silver Medal
2000 Wellington 7's
• 2001 World Games Gold
• 2002 Commonwealth Games Silver Medal
• 2005 World Games Gold
• 2005 Rugby World Cup Sevens Champions
• 2005/2006 IRB World Seven Series Winners
• 2005 Darwin 7s
• 2006 Commonwealth Games Bronze
• 2006 Darwin 7s
2006 Wellington 7's
• 2007 Darwin 7s
• 2008 Darwin 7s
• 2009 World Games Gold
2010 Wellington 7's
2011 Gold Coast 7's
2012 Gold Coast 7's
2013 Dubai 7's (First Ever Win In Dubai) ***
2014 Japan 7's
2014 Gold Coast 7's
2015 Las Vegas 7's
2015 Hong Kong 7's
2015 Glasgow 7's
2014/2015 IRB World Series Champs
2015 Pacific Games Gold Medal
2015 Dubai 7s
2015 Las Vegas 7s
2015 Hong Kong 7s
2016 Dubai 7s
2016 Las Vegas 7s
2016 Hong Kong 7s
FIJI 7's PLAYERS:
Squad To Singapore 2016:
1. Apisai Domolailai
2. Semi Kunatani
3. Jasa Veremalua
4. Masivesi Dakuwaqa
5. Sevuloni Mocenacagi
6. Nemani Nagusa
7. Jerry Tuwai
8. Amenoni Nasilasila
9. Osea Kolinisau (C)
10 Kitione Taliga
11. Josua Vici
12. Vatemo Ravouvou
Squad To HK 2016:
Jasa Veremalua
Apisai Domolailai
Semi Kunatani
Sevuloni Mocenacagi
Isake Katonibau
Masivesi Dakuwaqa
Pio Tuwai
Amenoni Nasilasila
Jerry Tuwai
Vatemo Ravouvou
Osea Kolinisau
Savenaca Rawaca
Josua Vici
Kitione Taliga
Squad to USA and Canada 7s 2016:
Jasa Veremalua
Pio Tuwai
Osea Kolinisau
Savenaca Rawaca
Seremaia Tuwai
Emosi Mulevoro
Isake Katonibau
Vatemo Ravouvou
Nemani Nagusa
Kitione Taliga
Josua Vici
Amenoni Nasilasila
Masivesi Dakuwaqa
Sevuloni Mocenacagi
14 Players to Wellington and Sydney 7s 2016:
Osea Kolinisau
Isake Katonibau
Apisai Domolailai
Pio Tuwai
Semi Kunatani
Viliame Mata
JasaVeremalua
Vatemo Ravouvou
Eminoni Nasilasila
Savenaca Rawaca
Emosi Mulevoro
Jerry Tuwai
Sevuloni Moce
Alifereti Veitokani
14 Players to Dubai and South Africa - 2015:
Isake Katonibau
Viliame Mata
Jasa Veremalua
Savenaca Rawaca
Emosi Mulevoro
Pio Tuwai
Jerry Tuwai
Vatemo Ravouvou
Osea Kolinisau (Capt)
Apisai Domolailai
Kitione Taliga
Nemani Naqusa
Alifereti Veitokani
Sevuloni Moce
12 Players to PNG Pacific Games - 2015:
Isake Katonibau
Viliame Mata
Jasa Veremalua
Save Rawaca
Eminoni Nasilasila
Vatemo Ravouvou
Mulevoro
Paul
Yalayalatabua
Dawai
Manueli Laqai
Best Fiji 7's 12: HK - London 7's - 2015:
Isake Katonibau, Osea Kolinisau, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenava Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai, Vatemo Ravouvou, Eminoni Nasilasila, Apisai Domolailai, Pio Tuwai, Josaia Wini, Kitione Dawai
Best 12 for NZ & Las Vegas - 2015:
Emosi Mulevoro, Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua, Manueli Laqai, Osea Kolinisau, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenava Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai, Sitiveni Waqa, Vatemo Ravouvou, Viliame Mata.
The final 12 players named for the next leg of the IRB 7'S tournament at Dubai and South Africa include - 2014:
Apisai Domolailai , Apisalome Waqatabu, Amenoni Nasilasila, Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua, Jone Qorovarua, Nasoni Roko, Osea Kolinisau (Captain), Savenaca Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Jerry Tuwai and Vatemo Ravouvou
Fiji 7's Rugby 12 member team named for Gold Coast 2014:
Apisai Naqaliva, Apisai Domolaialai, Apisalome Waqatabu Isake Katonibau, Jasa Veremalua, Jerry Tuwai, Osea Kolinisau, Vatemo Ravouvou, Sainivalati Ramuwai, Setafano Cakau, Semi Kunatani and Savenaca Rawaca
Fiji 7's 12 to Scotland & England 2014:
Apisai Domolailai, Benito Masilevu, Donasio Ratubuli, Emosi Mulevoro, Leo Naikasau, Osea Kolinisau (captain), Pio Tuwai, Samisoni Viriviri, Semi Kunatani, Vatemo Ravouvou, Viliame Mata, and Waisea Nacuqu.
Fiji 7's 12 to Tokyo / HK 2014:
Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua, Pio Tuwai, Setefano Cakau, Benito Masilevu, Emosi Mulevoro, Waisea Nacuqu, Vatemo Ravouvou, Donasio Ratubuli, Osea Kolinisau, Samisoni Viriviri, Leo Naikasau. (Joeli Lutumailagi & Samu Saqiwa replaced Leo and Jasa - HK)
The 12 players for Las Vegas-Wellington leg of the HSBC Sevens World Series (2014):
Benito Masilevu, Donasio Ratubuli, Emosi Mulevoro, Henry Seniloli, Jona Tuitoga, Leo Naikasau, Levani Botia, Pio Tuwai, Osea Kolinisau (capt), Samisoni Viriviri, Samuela Saqiwa and Semi Kunatani.
Non-travelling reserve: Apisai Domolailai, Marika Vunibaka, Mosese Mawalu, and Viliame Mata.
2012/2013 IRB SERIES:
• Jone Vota
• Ulaiyasi Lawavou
• Nemani Nagusa (Capt)
• Sakiusa Gavidi Vatuinaruku
• Osea Kolinisau
• Samisoni Viriviri
• Jasa Veremalua
• Leone Nakarawa
• Emosi Mulevoro
• Donasio Ratubuli Naturaga
• Benito Masilevu
Gavidi Vatuinaruku
Former Fiji 7's players:
Ilaitia Tuisese (Snr)
Rupeni Ravonu
Vuata Naresia
Viliame Cegumalua
Tevita Rabuli
Qele Ratu
Tui Cavuilati
Senitiki Nasave
Sainivalati Laulau
Robert Howard
Paulo Nawalu
Aliposo Waqaliti
Sela Gutugutuwai
Acura Niuqila
Penisoni Waki
Keleto Loboilagi
Dominiko Manaseitava
Jo Rauto
Isimeli Batibasaga
Ilami Lutumailagi
Waisele Serevi
Tomasi Cama (Snr)
Alifereti Dere
Noa Nadruku
Pauliasi Tabulutu
Peni Rauluni
Vesi Rauluni
Vili Rauluni
Etuate Gusuivalu ("Honda")
Luke Erenavula
Mesake Seavula
Viliame Tani
Mesake Rasari
Josateki Savou
Filimoni Seru
Timoci Wainiqolo
Marika Vunibaka
Isireli Bobo
Apolosi Satala
Viliame Satala
Filimoni Delasau
Jone Daunivucu
Rupeni Caucau
Temesia Kaumaia
Norman Ligairi
Nasoni Roko
Seru Rabeni
Neumi Nanuku
Lepani Nabuliwaqa
William Ryder
Kameli Ratuvou
Semisi Naevo
Timoci Matanavou
Mosese Volavola
Levani Botia
Joji Raqamate
Emosi Vucago
Nikola Matawalu
Seremaia Burotu
Alipate Raitini
Napolioni Nalaga
Isikeli Vuruna
Aisake Katonibau
Waisea Nayacalevu
Metuisela Talebula
Jimilai Naikadawa
Vereniki Goneva
Peni Rokodiva
Orisi Sareki
Waisale Suka
Mark Rika
Owner / Admin
Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond
7s Rugby Fan Shop
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