Senivalati Vunibola, a former player for the Fiji 7s team, has shown strong support for Osea Kolinisau, who is currently head coach of the Fiji Airways men’s sevens team. Vunibola believes that only a seasoned player, like Kolinisau, can effectively lead the national team, given their deep understanding of game dynamics such as defense and attack.

These comments came during a one-day invitational sevens tournament named after Vunibola, held in Nakorosule, Naitasiri. He praised Kolinisau’s coaching style, highlighting his ability to foster a positive atmosphere among players, contrasting it with the discouraging environments that some coaches may create.

Under Kolinisau’s leadership since he took over last year, the Fiji 7s team has made impressive strides in the ongoing 2024/2025 HSBC SVNS World Series, boasting a victory at the Dubai tournament and a solid third-place finish in Cape Town. Vunibola is optimistic about the team’s progress and believes they are well-positioned for the future.

As the Fiji team prepares for the upcoming McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast Sevens, which will serve as a precursor to the Perth sevens scheduled from January 24-26, their current leadership in the World SVNS Series reflects their hard work and determination.

There’s a hopeful enthusiasm surrounding the Fiji 7s, not only for their immediate goals in upcoming tournaments but also as a source of inspiration for young athletes dream of following in their footsteps. The commitment to teamwork and development under Kolinisau’s guidance is paving the way for a successful future in rugby.