The Fiji Airways Fijiana women’s sevens team faced a challenging start at the HSBC Dubai 7s, finishing the pool stages with three consecutive losses. Competing in Pool A against Ireland, Australia, and China, their campaign concluded disappointingly.
In their opener, the Fijiana squad struggled against Ireland, suffering a 12-30 defeat despite tries from Vika Nakacia and Ilisapeci Delaiwau, each converted successfully. The team’s performance deteriorated further in their next match against Australia, where they faced a significant setback, losing 7-42. Nakacia scored Fiji’s only converted try in the fourth minute, but it wasn’t enough to turn the tide in their favor.
In a close-fought contest against China, the Fijiana team narrowly lost 14-15. Strong efforts from Adimereani Rogosau and Silika Galo helped to keep the score respectable, but ultimately, the results relegated the Fijiana to the bottom of their pool and ruling them out of the cup quarter-final contention.
Following the disappointing outcomes, interim coach Timoci Volavola acknowledged the team’s struggles over the past year and appealed for the continued support of fans to help turn things around. Despite this setback, the men’s team showed resilience, winning all their matches in Pool C against Spain, New Zealand, and the United States.
This campaign may have ended early for the Fijiana, but it represents an opportunity for growth and rebuilding. With a supportive fan base and lessons learned from these matches, there is hope for improvement in future competitions.
Summary: The Fiji Airways Fijiana women’s sevens team had a tough outing in the HSBC Dubai 7s, losing all three matches in the pool stages. Despite the defeats, there is potential for future growth and improvement with continued fan support and coaching guidance. Meanwhile, their male counterparts excelled in their group, showcasing a bright spot for Fijian rugby.
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