Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings Unveils Strong Squad for Perth 7s

Fiji Airways Fijian 7s Head Coach Ben Gollings has named a formidable 13-member squad for the upcoming Perth 7s this weekend.

Among the 13, the inspiring youngster Ropate Rere will be making his debut in the World 7s Series.

Rere, a rising star in the making, has been turning heads in local tournaments and will finally get his chance in the national jersey.

Head Coach Ben Gollings said, “I am pleased with Ropate’s performance; he gives his all in game time and training, and I can’t wait to see what he does on the world stage.”

Adding to the squad’s strength is the return of Olympian Waisea Nacuqu, who is back in action after recovering from an injury sustained during his last appearance at the Oceania 7s.

Nacuqu is geared up for his first outing in the 2023-24 HSBC World Sevens Series.

Also making a notable return is the lanky forward Ponipate Loganimasi.

Gollings has maintained his core players: Josese Batirerega, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Jeremaia Matana, Suliano Volivoli, Ratu Josua Vakurunabili, Joseva Talacolo, Filipo Bukayaro, Terio Veilawa, Kaminieli Rasaku, and Vuiviwa Naduvalo.

Gollings said, “The players have been working really hard, and now after the Coral Coast 7s, we will shift our focus to Perth.”

Fiji Airways Fijian 7s is in Pool C with New Zealand, France and Samoa.
The Perth 7s will be held from the 26th to 28th of January.

1. Josese Batirerega
2. Sevuloni Mocenacagi
3. Jeremaia Matana
4. Suliano Volivoli
5. Ratu Josua Vakurunabili
6. Joseva Talacolo
7. Filipo Bukayaro
8. Terio Veilawa
9. Waisea Nacuqu
10. Ponipate Loganimasi
11. Kaminieli Rasaku
12. Ropate Rere
13. Vuiviwa Naduvalo