Digicel Fiji 7s captain, Emosi Vucago has shouldered the burden for the loss in the finals to South Africa in Las Vegas and knows that most followers of the code have blamed him for his actions.
Vucago has clarified that the main reason why he played is because he had the doctor=s clearance.
He added that he is ready for the Hong Kong 7s at the end of March.
Meanwhile the Digicel Barbarians team leads Pool 16 at the Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tomorrow alongside Starwood Babas, Sabeto 1 and Uprising Beach.
The Nawaka 7s kicks off at 9:05am tomorrow at Prince Charles Park and the first game is between Ratu Filise 1 and Abba Youth.
Story by: Selina Navuso
Vucago accepts burden of loss in NZ 7s finals
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