The Digicel Fiji Sevens team coaching staffs are staying true to their gospel, of playing the Fijian flair of open rugby in South Africa, this weekend.

Head coach Alifereti Dere and his assistant, Eddy Waqa named a side that have the speed and can strike from anywhere in the field of play, in the starting team to play Portugal tonight.

Nikola Matawalu’s inclusion means that they will rely on his speed as a key component of their game, in keeping the ball alive with their new trademark, of running rugby.

Matawalu is the only change in the number 1 line up from last weekend, with Mitieli Nacagilevu dropped to the reserve bench.

Fiji’s starting line up to take on Portugal at 10.37pm in the forwards,  Senivalati Vunibola, Watisoni Votu and James Brown.

Emosi Vucago will be at halfback, Osea Kolinisau at playmaker, Joeli Lutumailagi at rover with Matawalu out wide.

Players like, Josaia Lotawa, Miti Nacagilevu, Pio Tuwai and Aminiasi Nava will be used as impact players.

Fiji’s second pool match is against Zimbabwe at 1.43am tomorrow and the last pool match is against Wales at 6.32am tomorrow.

The cup quarterfinal will start at 11.44pm tomorrow while the cup semifinal starts at 3.59am Sunday.

The Cup final will kick off at 6.40am Sunday.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi