Youths impress Habana, Maloney

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Alivereti Loaloa on attack for King Select. Picture: BALJEET SINGH

THE future of Fiji 7s rugby will continue to bloom in the coming years based on the abundance of raw natural talents on display during the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort and Spa Resort Youth 7s.

This is according to rugby legend Bryan Habana and world rugby 7s commentator Sean Maloney after witnessing the first day of the McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast Sevens at Lawaqa Park in Sigatoka yesterday.

Maloney said he always loved the way the Fihians played the abbreviated game.

“I am just blown away,” said Maloney. “Most of these kids will be pushing for their place in Fiji 7s soon and it’s scary for the nation.” Habana who only witnessed a few games yesterday echoed the similar sentiments. “Really excited to see the talents of these rugby players and it is important for these talents to be further developed. “This McDonald’s Fiji Coral Coast Sevens is a great platform for these youngsters to go and showcase their talents. “It’s great to be here and I am looking forward to the women’s and men’s competition.” He also thanked the Sigatoka River Safari and tournament founding chairman Jay Whyte and the Coral Coast 7s organisers for giving his family an unforgetable Fiji tour. Habana will also select the Shangri-La’s Fijian Resort Youth 7s best player after the final this afternoon. Meanwhile, defending champion Tuva, KISSP Investment Wesley Fijians, Ratu Filise and Kings 7s Select won all their respective pools yesterday. The women’s competition also starting today and the men will commence tomorrow.

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