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Baber names strong squad for Hamilton 7s

Rugby, Sport | | | By Rohit Deo

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The Fiji Airways Fiji 7’s gladiators after the training at Elliott Park at Dawton in Hamilton. Picture: RAMA

FIJI Airways Fiji 7s coach men’s coach Gareth Baber has named his final squadrons to step onto the battle field in Hamilton this weekend.

Baber has opted for a balance between forwards and backs to tackle the strong opponents in the do or die pool games with winger Alasio Naduva named the 13th player.

“Utility players Waisea Nacuqu, Livai Ikanikoda and Napolioni Ratu can play in several positions in the back-line, offering us flexibility in our approach to each opponent” said Baber in a FRU statement.

The Fiji Airways Fijian 7s kicks off its campaign against Samoa at 12.47pm on Saturday and then faces Australia at 6.35pm.

They meet Argentina in their final pool match at 11.57am on Sunday.

Fiji Airways Fijian 7s squad for Hamilton 7s 

  1. Sevuloni Mocenacagi
  2. Josua Vakurunabili
  3. Asaeli Tuivuaka
  4. Kavekini Tabu
  5. Apenisa Cakaubalavu
  6. Meli Derenalagi
  7. Vilimoni Botitu
  8. Waisea Nacuqu
  9. Jerry Tuwai
  10. Livai Ikanikoda
  11. Aminiasi Tuimaba
  12. Napolioni Ratu

13. Alasio Naduva

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