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Video analysis makes Tanivula put in extra work

The availability of modern day video analysis equipment has made Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula, put in extra work in his sides preparation with only a day left for the USA 7's. Speaking to Fijivillage S

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Setback for Lautoka soccer team

The Lautoka soccer team may find it hard to beat Solomons Marist FC in their O-League clash on Sunday, as they do not have enough depth on the reserve bench. Three top players Kamal Hassan, Valerio Nawatu and Ilaitia Tu

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Digicel puts full support behind 7s team

Major sponsors for the National 7s team, Digicel Fiji has put their support behind the side in winning at the USA 7s this weekend. Chief Executive Matt Davey said that after the win in New Zealand, he knows the boys are

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Fiji 7s team works on weak points

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula has identified two key areas where his side will need to work on, before their opening pool game of the USA 7s on Sunday morning. Tanivula said after reviewing their performance in

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Alvin Avinesh ready to make debut in O-league

Stylish Lautoka soccer midfielder Alvin Avinesh said he is ready to make his first ever appearance in the O-League on Sunday against Solomons Marist FC. The former Navua rep believes the onus will be on him to prove his

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Tanivula hopes to maintain consistency

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula feels that his side will be a main target at the USA 7s tournament in Las Vegas after their win in Wellington. Tanivula is hoping his squad can maintain the consistency of performan

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NZ 7s team out to bounce back

The New Zealand 7s team will look to bounce-back from their semifinal loss to Samoa in Wellington last weekend, as the IRB World Sevens Series turns its attention to Las Vegas. Victories in Dubai and George put New Zeal

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Fiji hopes to overtake NZ in IRB standings

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula has set his goal to overtake New Zealand in the overall IRB 7s series in the USA 7s this weekend. Fiji is in second place with 60 points while New Zealand side is in first place wit

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Marist FC to bring star-stud side

Marist FC coach Patrick Miniti has confirmed that all his star players are coming to Fiji to take on Lautoka in the O-League match this weekend. Miniti said this weekend's match is very important to his side, as the

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Tanivula to hand Ryder new role

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula is likely to hand William Ryder a new role in the USA 7s this weekend. Tanivula used Ryder as an impact player last week to replace first choice playmaker Jiuta Lutumailagi but the

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Salesh Kumar must prove fitness

New Zealand based Fiji soccer midfielder Salesh Kumar will have to prove his fitness first before he is named in the Lautoka team to play in the O-League against Solomons Marist FC. Kumar arrives on Saturday for Sunday&

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Fiji, team to beat in IRB 7s Series

Rugby pundits believe that Fiji has become the team to beat in the IRB World 7s Series, after impressive performances saw them lift the New Zealand International 7s title last weekend. They did conquer all last weekend

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Cold weather only hurdle for 7s team

The Digicel Fiji 7s team had to skip their training run this morning as they are still trying to acclimatize to the weather in Las Vegas ahead of the USA 7s. Manager Alifereti Malo said the players remained in their hot

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Flying Fijians jumps to No. 9 spot

The Flying Fijians has jumped to No.9 in the IRB World Rugby Rankings although the team has not played any internationals lately. Fiji reclaimed the ninth spot they lost during the November internationals, after Scotlan

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Lautoka soccer team hopes for another victory

The Lautoka soccer team is hoping for another victory over Marist FC from the Solomons, when the two teams clash in round two of the O-League competition. In the first leg in Honiara, Lautoka won the match 3-1 and they

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7s team ready to take Las Vegas by storm

The Digicel Fiji 7s team is ready to take Las Vegas by storm at the USA 7s this weekend. Trainer Max Hughes said the players are committed to lift their performance to another level after winning the New Zealand 7s. Hu

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Lautoka secures services of Salesh Kumar

The Lautoka soccer team has secured the services of New Zealand based Salesh Kumar for this Sundays O-League game against Marist FC. President Shalendra Prasad said they are now waiting for his arrival to join the Lauto

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Tanivula sticks with Bole

Digicel Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula will stick with Josefata Bole as his number 1 winger for the USA 7s this weekend. Bole came on as a replacement for Waisale Beci in the final of the Wellington 7s on Saturday and al

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PNG confirms place in Nawaka 7s tournament

The Waisale Serevi coached Papua New Guinea 7s team is the only overseas based side that has confirmed their participation at the 23rd Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tournament, to be held later this month. Nawaka 7s tournament

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Past results not in favour for Fiji

Past IRB 7s Series results are not in favour of the Digicel Fiji 7s team ahead of the USA 7s this weekend. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side are currently in Las Vegas, trying to create history in becoming the first ever

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