Fiji showcased an impressive performance in their opening match of the Oceania Rugby Sevens Championship held in Honiara, achieving an overwhelming victory with a score of 61-7 against Nauru. The Fijian team demonstrated their prowess in the shortened version of the game, scoring nine tries compared to just one by their opponents.
Key contributions came from players such as Lasaro Bogisa, Mikaele Rabuli, Alipate Biu, and Rokoua Rasaku, while Sakiusa Siqila scored twice and Solomone Rauqe stood out with a hat trick. The team also successfully converted eight of their tries, highlighting their offensive strength.
In another encouraging development, the Fijiana 7s team secured a dominant 47-0 win over Vanuatu in their first match.
Looking ahead, Fiji’s 7s Development team is set to compete against Tuvalu at 8:16 PM, while the Fijiana will take on the host nation, Solomon Islands, at 6:04 PM.
This strong beginning by both Fiji teams illustrates their readiness and competitive spirit in the tournament, instilling hope for further success as they continue to perform at high levels. With such talent on display, both teams could very well be contenders for the championship title.
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