The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team is set to make a determined push in their upcoming challenge at the Cape Town 7s, starting this Saturday. As the tournament approaches, they find themselves in a competitive Pool A alongside formidable teams, including Great Britain, New Zealand, and the United States.
This week, the focus for head coach Richard Walker and his squad is to address past weaknesses while capitalizing on their strengths. The team will first face off against the United States, a rematch from their earlier encounter in Dubai, where they secured their first pool win with a solid 19-7 performance. This match is scheduled for 8:44 PM local time.
Later in the day, at midnight, the Fijiana will take on Great Britain, before rounding off their pool round against New Zealand at 3:48 AM. This match will also mark a return fixture from Dubai, where the Black Ferns emerged victorious with a score of 31-12 in their last pool game. Despite that setback, both teams advanced to the semi-finals, showcasing the competitive nature of Pool A.
In Dubai, the Fijiana faced challenges but showed resilience, ultimately finishing fourth after losing the third-place play-off to Japan 12-22, while New Zealand triumphed over Australia to claim the title.
Looking ahead, the Fijiana will aim to capitalize on their earlier experiences and demonstrate their growth as they compete again. With their commitment to improvement and the lessons learned from their past performances, the team is poised for an engaging tournament in Cape Town, ready to face any challenge that comes their way.
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