“Tonga rugby has got potential and this is an opportunity for me to help out and create a credible pathway for Sevens competition in Tonga”.

Those were the words of former Fiji sevens assistant coach Etuate Waqa as the Tongan's prepare for the Gold Coast 7's tournament next month.

Waqa who steered Fiji to win the Gold Coast 7s last year is now Director of Tonga Sevens Rugby and Head Coach.

Waqa said he is very excited to be part of the Tonga Rugby Union.

Tonga is also in the same pool as Fiji, Australia and Scotland.

The Gold Coast Sevens will be on the 13th and 14th of next month.

Story by: Aliki Bia