The Fiji Airways Fijiana sevens team is intensifying its focus on tactics and execution as they gear up for the eagerly awaited Cape Town sevens tournament taking place tomorrow. Following a disappointing fourth-place finish at the Dubai tournament last week, head coach Richard Walker has adopted a dynamic training regimen featuring match analysis and walkthroughs.
Walker emphasized the importance of collective improvement during their preparatory sessions, stating, “For us, it’s showing work-ons but making sure that when we are showing work-ons, the individual clips that we show are for everybody. When we do our mental preparation, we can’t have clips for individuals; otherwise, they might crawl under a blanket feeling like they let the team down.” This approach aims to foster a positive environment that encourages growth and development for the entire team.
In addition to match analysis, player feedback has played a crucial role in their preparations. Walker noted, “We are also getting feedback from the players; they’re providing us insights about warm-ups so that we keep their bodies in good shape and are not asking too much of them.”
The Fijiana sevens team has been drawn into a competitive pool alongside the USA, Great Britain, and New Zealand, who recently claimed victory in Dubai. The squad will kick off their Cape Town campaign against the USA at 8:44 PM tonight. With a renewed focus on collective tactics and strong player engagement, the Fijiana team is set to showcase their growth and resilience in this high-stakes tournament.
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