FIJI 7S RUGBY FANS ROAD TO RIO AND BEYOND #1

The following overseas-based reps were included in the extended Fiji 7s squad for Paris and London 7s next month : Leone Nakarawa ... Waisea Nayacalevu Josua Tuisova Semi Kunatani Samisoni Viriviri Fiji 7s Extended Squad: Apisai Domolailai Jasa Veremalua Semi Kunatani Isake Katonibau Viliame Mata Pio Tuwai Amenoni Nasilasila Osea Kolinisau Kitione Taliga Savenaca Rawaca Vatemo Ravouvou Masivesi Dakuwaqa Jerry Tuwai Leone Nakarawa Samisoni Viriviri Josua Tuisova Waisea Nayacalevu Wish them all the best and God Bless !!! GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner / Admin Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

Wish the Fiji 7s team all the best in their preparation for the Road To Gold and Glory - God Bless !!! Glory Be To God !!! GO FIJI GO Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

Rugged Flying Fijians centre Levani Botia will be out of action for about 6 months and will miss out on the Rio Olympics following a torn knee ligament in France. This adds to the list of awesome Fijian players that would not be available for Rio in 4 months. Other injured players include: Nikola Matawalu (out for rest of the season) and Samisoni Viriviri (uncertain as to how long he would be out for). Mark Rika Owner Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

Donasio Ratubuli has been included in the 19 Member Fiji 7s Squad which marched into camp today to prepare for the next leg of the World Rugby 7s Series in Paris and London next month. Mark Rika Owner / Admin Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

(This article appeared on FBC News Online - 24/4). Samisoni Viriviri suffered an injury while playing for French 2nd Division club, Montauban yesterday. It is still unclear at this stage as to the exact nature of his injury. He had just returned to action following a a three-month lay-off from a leg strain. Viriviri is among the overseas-based reps on Coach Ben Ryan's radar for selection in the Paris and London tournaments of the World Series next month. Wish him a speedy recovery and God Bless !!! Mark Rika Owner / Admin Fiji 7s Rugby Fans Road To Rio and Beyond

Tabadamu retained the Marist 7s title after defeating Newnet Yasawa in the final 24 - 12. Tabadamu had too much fire power with the services of Former Fiji 7s reps Sitiveni Waqa, Leo Naikasau, Alipate Ratini, Jone Vota, Emosi Vucago, David Batiratu and Nasoni Roko. They were able to come from behind following a lead by Newnet Yasawa 12 - 0 in the first half. Tabadamu Coach Revels Game Plan (Appeared in Fiji Times Online 24/4): A GAME plan used by the Fiji team in 1977 to beat the British Lions was used yesterday by the champions of the 40th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s — Tabadamu. They retained the title after beating newcomers New Net Yasawa 24-12. In 1977 Fiji captain Pio 'Bosco' Tikoisuva, also a former Marist 7s player, led the national side at then Buckhurst Park where the ANZ Stadium now sits. They used running rugby and experience just like what Tabadamu did yesterday. Coach Pio Kaberi used speed and experienced players to help them win the final. "This game plan i...