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Gollings’ men face hosts in Cape Town

Rugby, Sport | | | By Waisale Koroiwasa

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Filipe Sauturaga offloads in a tackle to teammate Sevuloni Mocenacagi during their 9th place quarter-fi nal match against Kenya on Saturday. Fiji came from behind to overcome Kenya 21-17. Picture: MARTIN SERAS LIMA

After a dismal performance by the Fiji mens 7s team in Dubai over the weekend, Ben Gollings will have a tough task to prepare his side which is pooled with hosts South Africa this week.

South Africa won the Dubai title for the fourth straight time defeating Ireland 21-5 in the final yesterday.

Fiji, South Africa, France and Canada are in Group A of the Cape Town 7s. In Pool B Dubai tournament finalist Ireland will face Samoa, Uruguay and Japan.

New Zealand will lead Pool C with Argentina, Kenya and Spain Pool D will see USA, HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series defending champion Australia, Great Britain and Uganda battling out for a position in the quarter-finals.

Meanwhile, the Saiasi Fuli-coached Fijiana side is pooled with New Zealand, Great Britain and Brazil. Dubai 7s champion and series winner Australia is in Pool A with Ireland, Spain and hosts South Africa.

USA is in Pool C with France, Canada and Japan.

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