Former Flying Fijians, former national sevens rep and former Digicel Fiji sevens coach Senivalati Laulau has passed away last night.

This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Laulau's sister in law Alanieta Sauwaqe who said the former national speed merchant passed away last night at their home in Nawaka village after a short illness.

Sauwaqe added that the Yavusa Bua is currently meeting on Laulau's funeral arrangements.

61 year old Laulau played as a wing and had 32 caps for Fiji, scoring 20 tries.
 
 
He first represented the Flying Fijians in their 22-9 loss to Australia on the 24th of May 1980.

Laulau coached the national sevens team in the IRB World sevens series in 2003.

Story by: Akuila Cama