The Digicel Fiji 7s team bowed out once again in the Cup quarterfinals to England by 12 points to 10, in the USA 7s today.
Fijivillage, received a lot of calls from disgruntled fans, however, HPU Manager Dan Wood Lobendhan said rugby fans should give this young team time to bond.
Lobendhan also denied comments made by Coach Iliesa Tanivula on the players’ fitness.
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will arrive in the country later this week and the boys head straight into preparations for the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament to kick off at the National Stadium on Friday.
Fiji now lies in fifth position with 32 points while England and South Africa are joint leaders with 60 points.
Meanwhile, Argentina was crowned the new champions of the USA 7's tournament in the 2008/2009 IRB World 7s Series after they beat England by 19 points to 14.
Give 7s team time to bond
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