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Do you think we need Serevi back?

THE Fiji sevens team hasn't been able to do what we expected from them. Do you think we need to give Waisale Serevi one more chance up until the World Cup next year?

120 comments so far.

  1. Blood, Lautoka of West
    SIR SEREVI THE MASTER OF SEVEN
    Hey FRU!!! what wrong with u guys, we need 'the WIZARD','the MAESTRO'.So bring SIR SEREVI BACK and wait for the outcom.All the best for the decision making n makesure put the ALMIGHTY first.
  2. stee of nasinu
    bring serevi back,we are bring back the unique standard of sevens game in new form of skills.
  3. reefside of suva
    daahh...of cors charlie.....bring the real man!!!!!
  4. DA NINJA FROM BA !!! of ba
    DEAR MR JON KAMA AND FIJI@HEARTSNZ ......TO BOTH OF YOU ..KEEP YOUR FREAKY IDEAS IN CANADA AND NZ OK... U TWO SEEM LIKE TOWEL BOYZ OF THE FRU?
    ... STOP INSULTING SEREVI ...
  5. fiji@heart of New zealand
    To Vunato??

    Vinaka Vunato.......that bit is left to be seen..
  6. fi@heart of New zealand
    To Vunato??

    Vinaka Vunato.......that bit is left to be seen..
  7. fi@heart of New zealand
    To Vunato??

    Vinaka Vunato.......that bit is left to be seen..
  8. to fiji @ heart of vunato
    serevi doesnt think about the cash....he thinks about the pipol of fiji..
  9. fiji @heart of New Zealand
    Whats the point in bringing Serevi back.Come on guys he has moved on.We are very grateful for the hard work and effort he's done for our beloved nation. Not only that but FRU can't aford him now since he has a better deal with Taiwan Rugby which is beneficial to him and his family.

  10. joseva naicobo raqitawa of nadali,nausori.fj
    GOOD MORNING FRU. ITS 8.00am DO YOU KNOW WHATS THE TIME IT IS ???????....BRINGING wAISALE SEREVI BACK PLIZ WHEN YOU STILL CAN !!!!!!!! ......N WHEN WILL U REALISE WHATS GOING ON, ON THE PLAYGROUND ..A BOWL OF YAQONA TASTE SOUR WHEN WE KEEPS ON WATCHING THE FIJI TEAM LOSING...WHAT ARE WAIST !!!!
  11. John Kama of Canada
    Sorry people i don't agree with the idea to bring back Serevi. A good player is not neccessarily a good coach?Fiji has many many rugby talents and it's Savou first try in Hong Kong. We have to rebuild just like New Zealand is doing.Maybe what we need is for a new young CEO for the FRU-Fire Timoci Tavanavanua and hire a new financial wizard to run the team.Also kick out the IG Military dictatorship Government and Bring back an elected Government that would be able to donate millions to the team.
  12. John Kama of Canada
    Sorry people i don't agree with the idea to bring back Serevi. A good player is not neccessarily a good coach?Fiji has many many rugby talents and it's Savou first try in Hong Kong. We have to rebuild just like New Zealand is doing.Maybe what we need is for a new young CEO for the FRU-Fire Timoci Tavanavanua and hire a new financial wizard to run the team.Also kick out the IG Military dictatorship Government and Bring back an elected Government that would be able to donate millions to the team.
  13. kartik of lautoka
    Of course we need serevi as a player and also as coach.he is the king of 7s and he can set the team properly.he wants to play once more in fiji colours so let be the 7s world cup.WHAT IS THE BIG FUSS ABOUT?
  14. crossfit of fiji of Hawaii
    Very interesting question. I think we do need Serevi back, not as a coach but an assistant or a motivational player, or a offensive/defensive coordinator. Just having Serevi there is good for the boys. Someone that the boys can look up to and play at their peak.

    Think of the All Blacks players, all those times when they were losing, did you hear the players talk trash about their coach? I think at this point, no one on this discussion board knows what it feels like to lose in a big tournament than our own boys. They need encouragement, not all these stereotypes. Being negative don't get you anywhere. So lets stop all these "fire the coach already" attitude. We are Fiji citizens born and raised, we are like a family, like it or not. We should be behind the team all the way.

    Come on guys, let's be supportive for the team. Put your freakin Fiji jersey on, keep your mouths shut and watch the game cheering. Scream if they make a try. Because, I am fired up about the Adelaide sevens.

    Vinaka





  15. Jahir Khan of Honiara
    Lets forget the last pinful telec put our mins and hearts together for a better attampt next time.Lets learn from our mistakes and do better.We have many HKS in future to participate.Lets develope our younger Sarevi, Willie Ryde and look for new MV and create a sonsational Fiji side for future.Lets identify a young sevens team and prepare them for our future.We must study the advancement of the Sevens tournment .Study its science and provide the right diet and training to our future heroes.Lets pay them well and direct professionalism and positive attitude and techiniques ofd approach to the game.Motivate well with the aim of winning only.Go FIJI>
  16. Jahir Khan of Honiara
    Lets forget the last pinful telec put our mins and hearts together for a better attampt next time.Lets learn from our mistakes and do better.We have many HKS in future to participate.Lets develope our younger Sarevi, Willie Ryde and look for new MV and create a sonsational Fiji side for future.Lets identify a young sevens team and prepare them for our future.We must study the advancement of the Sevens tournment .Study its science and provide the right diet and training to our future heroes.Lets pay them well and direct professionalism and positive attitude and techiniques ofd approach to the game.Motivate well with the aim of winning only.Go FIJI>
  17. lewa of Australia
    NO! NO! NO! NO!, DO NOT BRING SEREVI BACK, LET'S MOVE ON LOOK AFTER THE YOUNGER PLAYERS PERSISTS WITH THEM AND THEY WILL DELIVER THE GOODS
  18. Ratu mai Hillsborough of Okaladi, Aotearoa.
    At this time and for 15 years to come... YES. For him to coach Fiji 7s team, surely we need him. Gordin Tiegen has said it, Fiji die hard 7s fans have said, and believe that should be what to be done.The longer this action is not done , the more our team is going to be humiliated. Belive me, this is the future ofr 7s if this decissin is procastineted.
    Bring Waisele Serevi and his God who annointed him with this ability and blessings. While he is still alive, He is Gods Moses on 7s rugby for our nation. As tiny as our beloved country.. Fiji is; with limited resources; Fiji through Waisele Serevi and his team, has taught the world that the score is by Gods power, mercy, grace and love. Is'nt that amazing ? Yes bring Wai and his bible verse Phillipian 4.13 Now or never.
  19. vincint of suva
    who the fuck is timoci...and why the fuck r u calling him ratu....ratu my ass....why cant we change the fru board they have been there for to long that they think it's theirs...timoci,kasibulu & the rest go get a job man....you guys are a disgrace to the nation...has any of you guys ever played rugby???sivia ga na gunu yaqona....dou vei qari!!!
  20. nasivi group vatukoula of vatukoula
    bring serevi back he will show the team what pattan to play which the team did not do
  21. nasivi group vatukoula of vatukoula
    bring serevi back he will show the team what pattan to play which the team did not do
  22. nasivi group vatukoula of vatukoula
    bring serevi back he will show the team what pattan to play which the team did not do
  23. sheikh ifraz of ba
    Serevi is a national hero ..full stop .20 YEARS HE PLAYED FOR FIJI AND BROUGHT GLORY AND THIS IS HOW THE FRU THANKS HIM!!!WE SHUD BE MAKING STATUES OF THE GUY!!!...if anybody has problems with OUR national hero ...specialy ratu timoci vanua ...kick him out !I URGE MR TIMOCI TO RESIGHN NOW . HE SURLY HAS A PERSONAL GRUGDE AGAINST OUR HERO. lots of otherS OUT THER WHO CAN LEAD THE FRU...WE THE PUBLIC WANT OUR HERO BACK .
  24. ajendra of New Zealand
    Fucked the FRU. Stop pointing fingers and thinking of how much money you guys have taken for your personal use from the FRU.Hope someone does another coup in FRU and take those idots out and prade them on donkey around fiji.If fiji wants to win they have to bring SEREVI back. he did it onces went he return to sevens and brought the 7S series back to fiji.FRU please dont be stuborn and walk in the foot steps of TOMASI CAMA the previous coach after SEREVI. Bring back the wizard of sevens Serevi. The master of sevens Serevi. He knows how to search for the talents in fiji and show case it to the world just as he brought Ryder.Serevi is the only person who can bring glory back to fiji and if fiji wants to bring back the world sevens title back to fiji.It is a request from the people of fijians and indo-fijians living in New Zealand.
  25. HBK of WWE
    Vote for Serevi
  26. nasaumatua of uk
    BRING SEREVI BACK..
  27. Mary Smith of other
    Perhaps the media should interview the boys informally and see what they have to say about the management. I believe that they have not been treated properly, which has resulted in the disapointment.As the coach and Manager, the welfare of the boys is priority, that is the way to his heart and when the heart is happy, it will show in your performance!!!!
  28. kuchbolo of Suva
    FRU..? should me changed immediately..buch of crapz arsehole fucking idot...
  29. JK of new zealand
    Have a feelin that the team will
    beat NZ this weekend.

    After so much of humilation and
    critislzing , they might be having
    sleepless nights, raring to take on
    the field and prove the critics wrong.

    Hope that happens.
    Wish them all the best.
  30. JK of new zealand
    Have a feelin that the team will
    beat NZ this weekend.

    After so much of humilation and
    critislzing , they might be having
    sleepless nights, raring to take on
    the field and prove the critics wrong.

    Hope that happens.
    Wish them all the best.
  31. imtiaz of ba
    fiji 7s team will naver win any game this year
  32. imtiaz of ba
    fiji 7s team will naver win any game this year
  33. imtiaz of ba
    fiji 7s team will naver win any game this year
  34. Akuila Mosi of Nadi
    We need to learn to live without Serevi.

    All Blacks are not calling on their big guns like Eric Rush, Cullen or Seymour to steer NZ forward, instead they had learnt to move with time and with young and skillful players.

    Fiji Sevens is not just about 1 man. We have heaps of talent in Fiji and we need to focus on young players, similar to what Gordon Tijten had been doing.

    7s is a seven men game and we need to have game plan and good defensive pattern.

  35. Akuila Mosi of Nadi
    We need to learn to live without Serevi.

    All Blacks are not calling on their big guns like Eric Rush, Cullen or Seymour to steer NZ forward, instead they had learnt to move with time and with young and skillful players.

    Fiji Sevens is not just about 1 man. We have heaps of talent in Fiji and we need to focus on young players, similar to what Gordon Tijten had been doing.

    7s is a seven men game and we need to have game plan and good defensive pattern.

  36. Akuila Mosi of Nadi
    We need to learn without Serevi.

    All Blacks are not calling on their big guns like Eric Rush, Cullen or Seymour to steer NZ forward, instead they had learnt to move with time and with young and skillful players.

    Fiji Sevens is not just about 1 man. We have heaps of talent in Fiji and we need to focus on young players, similar to what Gordon Tijten had been doing.

    7s is a seven men game and we need to have game plan and good defensive pattern.
  37. Akuila Mosi of Nadi
    We need to learn without Serevi.

    All Blacks are not calling on their big guns like Eric Rush, Cullen or Seymour to steer NZ forward, instead they had learnt to move with time and with young and skillful players.

    Fiji Sevens is not just about 1 man. We have heaps of talent in Fiji and we need to focus on young players, similar to what Gordon Tijten had been doing.

    7s is a seven men game and we need to have game plan and good defensive pattern.
  38. anonymous of FIji
    FIji sevens is doomed without the KING.

    Shame on every rugby loving person out there for not standing up for Serevi when the FRU forced him out...now that we realise that Joe cannot deliver, we start screaming Serevi's name again.

    Serevi is the most experienced and skilled sevens player and brain in the world - lets not let lose him again if he decides to return.

    And by the way, if FRU doesnt bring him back, then its on us to make sure he returns - one way or the other...besides, Fiji is renowned for only 2 things in the world, one is our prowess in sevens and the second is coups!!!
  39. anonymous of FIji
    FIji sevens is doomed without the KING.

    Shame on every rugby loving person out there for not standing up for Serevi when the FRU forced him out...now that we realise that Joe cannot deliver, we start screaming Serevi's name again.

    Serevi is the most experienced and skilled sevens player and brain in the world - lets not let lose him again if he decides to return.

    And by the way, if FRU doesnt bring him back, then its on us to make sure he returns - one way or the other...besides, Fiji is renowned for only 2 things in the world, one is our prowess in sevens and the second is coups!!!
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  41. Kaiveikau of Veikauloa
    E tu na noda veivosovosoti vakavanua..Ke sa cala dou vosoti koya..What so hard about that FRU..Qori na yalo kaukauwa kei qaciqqacia tiko vei kemudou..C'mon FRU get the Wizard back then you'll be relaxing in those comfotable chairs of yours @ FRU after every IRB..GET BACK the WIZARD....
  42. Kaiveikau of Veikauloa
    The World over knows what he is capale of and even Tich said he was always a THORN in NZ 7's Rugby both as a Player and a Coach..and FRU you just have kick him away just like that...!Now you have witnessed what u did..Bring Back the wizard...Hail the Wizard...!
    Long Live Serevi..!!
  43. Dave of Perth, Australia
    I think the players and the coaching staff of the national side had and will continue to put in their best for the country and its people and I sincerely commend them for their contribution.
    I feel the comments are getting personal and I honestly think this guys deserve better.
    The opportunity lies within the officiating ranks (yes, the referees of our island nation.) The coaches can only go so far as preparing the players; the players can only do their best on the field, but the referee controls and has the final say. If we do not have our own referees in IRB Seven series - what chance do our boys have. The ref controls and has the final say. An unreasonable decision could evaporate patience that destablises discipline. If referee reaches into his pocket for a card, who could reverse his decision.
    How many NZ referees and touch judges are assigned to such outings?
    How many times have we been show the card - especially in the finals?
    Saying that, I strongly feel that a lot of encouragement and support be given to our referees to persue a course in getting into the IRB Sevens arena for the boys and the nation. Otherwise we will always be pushing uphill at every (expensive)outing.
    In conclusion, the addition of the refereeing team into the mix is the way to go. We can change the coaches, we can change the players but if we ignore the importance of having our own referees particpating in controlling the games in the tournaments we will continue to struggle with the same situation.
    I am not suggesting that I am accurate in my analysis, because I can be wrong.
    Please feel free to develop the thought on this line for the comfort of those that have this issue at heart.
    Sa dri yani!
  44. Paul of Australia
    Hey FRU!!hope you gentleman take time to read all that is being said here. How about a press statement explaining why you sacked the wizard as coach? Yeah if my memory serves me right, there were just rumours of insubordination.Not good enough.

    We deserve to know why you gentleman of the board are just being so stubborn. Give us something to hope for in this miserable excuse of a place we call a home.
  45. Oz Les of Sydney, Australia
    Sa voga me Ku taki na FRU.

    They are so stubborn man! why don't we have another election and piss em off,

    Bring Back the Wizard,Master and for the people of Fiji oh we desparately need him.
  46. Oz Les of Sydney, Australia
    Sa voga me Ku taki na FRU.

    They are so stubborn man! why don't we have another election and piss em off,

    Bring Back the Wizard,Master and for the people of Fiji oh we desparately need him.
  47. mujo of melbourne
    rite . veisau na coach veisau na manijia veisau talega na CEO. kau suka mai o serevi me mai coach . kena vo vakarorogo vua na master.

    peace tuga qai cool tuga
  48. mujo of melbourne
    rite . veisau na coach veisau na manijia veisau talega na CEO. kau suka mai o serevi me mai coach . kena vo vakarorogo vua na master.

    peace tuga qai cool tuga
  49. Lomani Gaunavinaka of Fiji
    If Serevi doesnt want the offer, I'll take it up. I'm qualified and has got experience in this field. In fact, much better than Serevi. FRU for the sake of our rugby, please contant me.
  50. jenny of leavenworth,washington
    If FRU want to bring home the world cup next year, then they will have no option but to bring back serevi to play, as he has already said that he is ready to play one more time, if not, then forget about the world cup sevens, might as well dont send a team if serevi wont be included in the team as a player. So FRU you gonna do some real thinking, not too much jealousy!!
  51. pranish of suva
    Please dont insult our intelligence, Serevi doesn't need any chance, he is that damn good as a player and as a coach, till now.
    Its those creeps that is running the FRU
    that doesn't deserve any chance.
    Can the military send them to the front line in Iraq. After seeing some bullets flying past their ears maybe then they will realign their brain cells.
    Nah dont think that will work either.
  52. Hafiz of SUVA
    Someone said the right thing up there,why do we need to give Serevi the last chance to play, i support the dude that the FRU should be give the last chance or resign or get booted out..

    Serevi is sevens in Fiji.. so for the people who are against Serevi think twice before your next step, because his comming back and you are going out because Fiji is the TEAM for people of FIJI and we won't sit see our team being destroyed by a few people in FRU.

    God Bless you Serevi
  53. Hafiz of SUVA
    Someone said the right thing up there,why do we need to give Serevi the last chance to play, i support the dude that the FRU should be give the last chance or resign or get booted out..

    Serevi is sevens in Fiji.. so for the people who are against Serevi think twice before your next step, because his comming back and you are going out because Fiji is the TEAM for people of FIJI and we won't sit see our team being destroyed by a few people in FRU.

    God Bless you Serevi
  54. Ratu mai Hillsborough of Okaladi, Aotearoa.
    Plis leave Serevi out for now.If FRFU do need Serevi then give him a full year's preparation. Invite him to coach the 2008 IRB rounds and the world cup. The FRFU to give him the green light similar to what Pivac got. Ans just as well, give him all renumeration that went with it.
    Let Savou,Ravai and Kasibulina complete this year's competitions. I am very much interested to see their statistics at the end .
    My arguement over the year is the same ,noy to put the blame on the boys they just display what was taught to them .
  55. L V Qauqau of Atherton, California, USA
    Bring back Waisale Serevi and have Peni Veidreyaki work with him.
    Put these two together and see!!!!!!!!!!
  56. Kaiviti Botoboto of Junglee
    Fiji is cursed because evil people are running govt. The song which was introduced on Fiji TV during the HK 7s by the People's Evil Charter caused Fiji to lose.
    We will only win again after the evil IG is booted out.
    Moce Jo (Savou & Nawalowalo)
  57. Kaiviti Botoboto of Junglee
    Fiji is cursed because evil people are running govt. The song which was introduced on Fiji TV during the HK 7s by the People's Evil Charter caused Fiji to lose.
    We will only win again after the evil IG is booted out.
    Moce Jo (Savou & Nawalowalo)
  58. Kaiviti Botoboto of Junglee
    Fiji is cursed because evil people are running govt. The song which was introduced on Fiji TV during the HK 7s by the People's Evil Charter caused Fiji to lose.
    We will only win again after the evil IG is booted out.
  59. italiaN of fsm
    some have got to the level of coach, thought it was easy and even went on to think they can be equal to the master of 7's,well only to realise that as they arrive to the level of master the grand master,the wizard the magician and the jewel in the crown of 7's. He is irreplacable....anyone can claim that crown but the jewel remains...lets not play god and play pusi & kalavo
  60. Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
    Well' Tavanavanua says he can't make decisions until the board decides what to do !!!Then he should be packing his bags now..........Bring back Peni V (Former coach) and Serevi......send Savou packing...............!!!!
  61. Lomani Gaunavinaka of Fiji
    To #9 and #18
    I'm having such a good laugh at what you two are saying. Go back and read what I wrote. It has nothing to do with Serevi. If you understand simple English you will understand the context of what i wrote. By the way I didn't know I was from Suva as mentioned by Penny and then from Hamburg as mentioned by #18. Ha! Ha! Ha!. It's just amazing what you two are saying. Are you on drugs or what? I would advice you to go back to my column and read. If you don't understand it then read again until you capture what I am trying to say. Why the fuss? Go jump in the ocean to cool you off. You talk about going to the village.... I am well secured where I am and at least I know what I am talking about. Only people like you two need to go to the village because obviously you have problems with understanding...ha...ha...ha... You two will make good clowns....ha! ha! ha!
  62. Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
    Well' Tavanavanua says or make decisions until the board decideswhat to do !!!Then he should be packing his bags now..........Bring back Peni V (Former coach) and Serevi......send Savou packing...............!!!!
  63. Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
    Well' Tavanavanua says or make decisions until the board decideswhat to do !!!Then he should be packing his bags now..........Bring back Peni V (Former coach) and Serevi......send Savou packing...............!!!!
  64. Mr India of Suva
    I think lot of politics going on the FRU,whole of FRU should be changed because they cant make the decisions properly.
    Wake up FRU or else it will be too late.
    Bring Sarevi Back.
  65. Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
    Well' Tavanavanua says or make decisions until the board decideswhat to do !!!Then he should be packing his bags now..........Bring back Peni V (Former coach) and Serevi......send Savou packing...............!!!!
  66. Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
    Well' Tavanavanua says or make decisions until the board decideswhat to do !!!Then he should be packing his bags now..........Bring back Peni V (Former coach) and Serevi......send Savou packing...............!!!!
  67. Maradona of Suva
    Its logically clear that we need a new coach and Serevi is the greatest player and best coach we have ever had. Even Gordan Tiejen whose the greatest coach so far has acknoweldged this, but why cant the FRU. It's either they are too stubborn or just plain stupid or may be both.
  68. TOCEMOCE of fiji
    WE OWE IT TO SEREVI TO HAVE A FINAL APPEARANCE AS A PLAYER IN HONG KONG. THIS MAN (ALONE), HAS GIVEN US SO MUCH HAPINESS IN THE GAME OF SEVENS, SO MUCH FREE ADVERTISING WORLDWIDE, AND A UNIFYING FORCE THAT MAKES ME PROUD TO BE A FIJIAN, IRRESPECTIVE OF WHAT MY ETHNIC BACKGROUND OR WHERE I AM LIVING. (WHAT HAS THE FRU AND ITS BOARD GIVEN US!!! - JUST A LOT OF HEARTACHE.)
  69. Waiyavi lad of lautoka of lautoka
    truth be told, the minnow teams are now developing so much & have moved up over the years. the same thing can't be said about Fiji. We think that it comes naturally to us, & yes it does, but hard work is needed to stay @ the top & that is what Serevi did when he was the top dog for the Fiji 7's side. Though humble,he brought the team together & made them one.........it also has to do with the exposure, some of the boys want to be entertainers rather then players..............bring back Serevi to settle things down & even if Fiji does lose when Serevi is here @ least Fiji will be a complete team again.....All the best for Adelaide boys......play from your hearts & not your heads.
  70. Lex Luther of waiyavi lowtalker
    just wanna say thay without serevi nothing will happen better bring back serevi as coach n player..thanx fiji
  71. mo of fiji
    Sack the board memebers,CEO and all the bunch of free riders in the FRU HOUSE.

    Bring Serevi in, he will turn the cash strap FRU to a profitable organisation.

    Long Live Serevi.
  72. Wise Penny of Hamburg, Germany
    TO LOMANI GAUNAVINAKA OF FIJI.

    I can teach you English mate. Go back to the village and coach netball.. You know nothing about rugby.
  73. tomuka kid of lautoka of usa
    kaiviti of fiji ni sa bula vinaka,
    we have been asking for serevi's return and the coconut heads in the FRU are still in denial.we can approach former coach mr.PENI VEIDRAYAKI to lead us to glory land.PENI was the last one to help us win the trophy and he can do it
    again.lets do it now.
    GOG BLESS AND MOCE MADA.
  74. tomuka kid of lautoka of usa
    kaiviti of fiji ni sa bula vinaka,
    we have been asking for serevi's return and the coconut heads in the FRU are still in denial.we can approach former coach mr.PENI VEIDRAYAKI to lead us to glory land.PENI was the last one to help us win the trophy and he can do it
    again.lets do it now.
    GOG BLESS AND MOCE MADA.
  75. marama of suva
    Serevi would be stupid to come back after the FRU booted him out. The difference between him and Savou is that not only he prepares his team physically but also spiritually. Fiji is slowly losing its 7s spirit!
  76. kaiviti of Germany
    ALL THE COMMENTS AND ARGUMENTS GOING ON AROUND THE FIJI TEAM ITSELF, ARE THE FACT THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT....AND REVIWED ASAP,SO THAT THE PEOPLE'S TEAM CAN TURNED OUT TO BE A BETTER ONE NXT TIME....MY POINT IS THAT.....WE ALL HOPE THAT ALL THESE COMMENTS GOES TO PUBLIC/I MEAN TO BE PRINTED ON FIJI TIMES MANUALLY SO THE PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS CAN REACH THEM AS WELL...GUESS WHAT'''PEOPLE FROM RURAL ARES ARE MORE CRAZY AND MUCH TOUCHED BY THE LOSS AND THE EXCLUDED OF THE MASTER HIMSELF-SIR...REVI...VINAKA.
  77. sudhaiya na vasu of Suva Fiji
    Serevi does not need one more chance, it is the FRU that should be given the one more chance.
    Put Serevi as coach forever because he has proven himself to the whole world that nobody else will be like him because he has been annointed by God to be his ambassador to the whole world through 7`s!
    He does not only bring victory but always point to heaven to the one who gave him that.
    The FRU should do the honorable thing and that is to fulfill the wishes of the vanua or they will only bring its curses upon them and their own families.
  78. kaiviti of Germany
    ALL THE COMMENTS AND ARGUMENTS GOING ON AROUND THE FIJI TEAM ITSELF, ARE THE FACT THAT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT....AND REVIWED ASAP,SO THAT THE PEOPLE'S TEAM CAN TURNED OUT TO BE A BETTER ONE NXT TIME....MY POINT IS THAT.....WE ALL HOPE THAT ALL THESE COMMENTS GOES TO PUBLIC/I MEAN TO BE PRINTED ON FIJI TIMES MANUALLY SO THE PEOPLE IN RURAL AREAS CAN REACH THEM AS WELL...GUESS WHAT'''PEOPLE FROM RURAL ARES ARE MORE CRAZY AND MUCH TOUCHED BY THE LOSS AND THE EXCLUDED OF THE MASTER HIMSELF-SIR...REVI...VINAKA.
  79. Anasa Bola of Fiji
    This is not a matter of think its a well known fact that we need the wizard,the master,maestro Serevi back.We surely need him to bring back the lost glory and his past speks for himself.
  80. Anasa Bola of Fiji
    This is not a matter of think its a well known fact that we need the wizard,the master,maestro Serevi back.We surely need him to bring back the lost glory and his past speks for himself.
  81. To Lomani Gaunavinaka of Belgium
    Didnt know that you are Split the Nation's (Tavanavanua) mouthpiece? What has the two of you done for all the kaivitis the world over? Serevi is renowned the world over for his prowess and experience. LG and TT go back to your village, your pani team needs you!
  82. V Rokovau of Lot 95, Bau Road, Nausori
    Bring the seven's king back. We need him and how dare the FRU just accept his resignation like that as if they do not know how much he has done for this country. Bring him back and watch, Come World Cup next year you will see the FIJI FLAGS flying as usual. Now all the Flags are under the bed.
  83. cho! of suva
    THE ANSWER IS VERY SIMPLE. BLAMING MANAGEMENT, PLAYERS ETC MAY BE OR MAY NOT BE THE ANSWER. TO ME ITS DEEPER THAN THAT. ITS MORE ABOUT THE WHOLE RUGGBY HOUSE INCLUDING WAI. THIS IS THE ANSWER - "WE REAP WHAT WE SOW" THIS PARTICULARLY APPLIES TO ALL FIJIAN LEADERS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE -"IF WE PLANT PRIDE, JEALEOUSY, UNFORGIVENESS, LIES, CORRUPT, SELFISHNESS ETC ETC - WE WILL SURELY REAP DEFEAT, SHAME, MADUA ESPECIALLY A BASKET FULL OF EGGS. FIJIANS IF WE WANT VICTORY THAN WE MUST APPLY FORGIVENESS, HONESTY, HUMILITY, LOVE ETC ETC. THESE ARE THE ALL INGREDIENTS TO VICTORY. AFTER ALL VICTORY IS NOT DETERMINED BY OUR SKILLS OR STAR PLAYERS BUT BY THE ONE WHO GAVE OUR SKILLS - THE ALMIGHTY GOD IN HEAVEN.
  84. kacau_sniper of kuuuuuuwait
    Bula viti,but of course,fiji needs serevi during these vaka mosi ulu times,5 losses in a row is probably the worst record for fiji 7s...got to watch the game and yes this was the same team except for that vito fala who fiji was beating easily during serevi's time as coach..dening tiejens and his men a place in the finals a few times...goes to show his lailai na dina has got what it takes to produce the ka dinadina goods...respect
  85. Lofinau of Edmonton,Canada
    Ni bula mai Viti...Well out here noone is in the mood to watch Sevens since Serevi is not a part of the Fiji Squad.Its a shame FRU still cant see after all these past losses that Fiji team will keep embarrasing themselves since the whole nation will never give their full support...that WHAT COUNTS AND MATTERS MOST..and to comment on Lomani Gaunaca..not vinaka(...u such a Dick...!!..you never appreciated what all my vasu did all this time ..I think you need urgent MEDICAL ATTENTION...!!we all know we need Serevi back there....
  86. Lomani Gaunavinaka of Fiji
    TO WISE PENNY OF HAMBURG, GERMANY #2
    A question for you. Do you understand English? Please do read carefully before you make such comments. Did you go to school?
  87. Veidovi family of America
    Lets cheer for the Fiji team in Australia.POSITIVE tu ga na confession,FIJI will win.ok i will tell you Fiji Team [Savou & the boys] some hints -1 Samuel 30:1-31.When David and his men came to Ziklag the Amalekites had invaded there camp and burn with fire,all of there belonging were taken away captives.
    Verse 4 :...they lift up their voices and wept,until they had no more power to weep.
    verse 6:.....But David strengthened himself in the Lord his God.
    verse 8:.....Pursue,for you shall surely overtake them and without fail RECOVER ALL.
    Cheer up boys ,do not loose hope, just do what David did,strengthened yourself up and do not blame one another.Hong Kong is past.Australia infront.
    Isaiah 41:10 Fear NOT,for I am with you;Be not dismay,for I am your God.I will strengthen you,Yes,I will help you,I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.
    Believe and have faith in you boys.You got the talent,you the best.
    1 john 4:4 You are of God,little children,and have overcome them,because He who is in you is GREATER than he who is in the world.
    To the Fiji Boys,TO JESUS BE THE GLORY ,I just want to Fire-up your spirit before you play your games.
    Thanks.
  88. Wise Penny of Hamburg, Germany
    This is for LOMANI GAUNAVINAKA OF SUVA POSTING #3:-

    Hey mate, I hope you understand what you talking about. You're disregarding someone that has brought us proud during those years of glory from Happy Valley. You shut ur a...or someone will shut it for you. Watch what you say about Serevi or you'll be very sorry.
  89. Gq of Suva
    I think it is time for the interim Administration to send in the troops and do the cleaning house at Rugby house.

    All the FRU Board members and managements need to be taken to task, they have let us down, and they need to be marched out of office to Army Barracks, for their excises.

    Tabua has no say in the sevens game He doesn't understand the game, He made comments in the past that contradict the philosophy of the game of sevens, and He needs to focus on the 15's leave the Sevens game alone.

    And put Serevi back as a coach/players.

  90. Wise Penny of Hamburg, Germany
    The writing on the wall is clear and visible from a far. What else the FRU need to know. Put the writing on the wall in block capitals to ensure it is readable???
    What a bunch of crooks and bullies with hidden agenda. To be honest, the feelings of hurt and anger amongst the rugby fans out there will haunt the FRU. It's obvious from the boys performance in Happy Valley that they are not happy without Serevi playing alongside them and the feeling of resentment to give their 100% is visible. The players got all it takes to topple NZ in the semis. The question is why didn't it happen???
    I've said this again and again in my previous posting that the hurt and anger instilled by FRU to all rugby fans and the Fiji public regarding the exclusion of Serevi from sevens rugby as player and Coach deserves an answer as soon as possible. This issue will never come to rest untill FRU will come out clean and provide an appropriate answer that will satisfy the Fiji Public. Bring Serevi a.k.a. as the Magician, Maestro, Wizard, the thorn to the NZ team as described by tijen back to where he belong. You are my hero and you always be. WHAT WILL BE WILL BE....
  91. Lomani Gaunavinaka of Fiji
    What if Serevi comes back?
    What if he doesn't bring a win back to Fiji?
    What will we cry about?
    SACK SEREVI ????????
    Times have changed. The small fishes are growing to be big fishes now.
    We think that we really are the best in the world....if that is really true, the way to stay that way is to maintain it and not allow personal agendas and grievances to come in the way.
    You see, rugby is not just a game in fiji. We are all born with rugby, we grow with rugby, we go to school with rugby, we work with rugby, we are entertained with rugby, we have fun with rugby. So rugby is not just a game for us...it is a way of life. It is part of our growing culture but at the same time we need to be reminded that we are not the only rugby playing nation. Savou is a good man. He has a lot of good qualities but it is obvious that coaching is not his strength. A leader needs to have followers. If he is leading and no one is following then that does not qualify him as a good leader. A leader lays out the plan. He sees the goods and the obstacles ahead and he lays out the master plan, and hands it over to the followers to execute it, then he keeps looking around and keeps creating new strategies to remain at the top on the battle field, at the same time he looks deep into the welfare of the team. To build a team does not only take the physical. it's the whole person.....PHYSICALLY, SPIRITUALLY, MENTALLY and EMOTINALLY. New Zealand team has all those and it is obvious. You take away one of those 4 very important aspects in a life or a team, everything becomes off - balance....the result? it's what we saw in Hong Kong.
    Question????? Who is responsible? The leaders, the managements...the ones at the top. The ones that are steering the ship...not the players. They are only thrown into the field to execute the master plan. Just a thought to chew on.
  92. Paul of Australia
    Savou said it right when asked if he would want to work with serevi again. Yeah its up to you FRU (Tavanavanua, Kasibulu etc). Really simple guys. Rugby first you last. See the good thing right under your big kaiviti noses. There is no conspiracy theory worth the shame of what happened to us in Hong Kong over the weekend. Prove us wrong in the rugby field not with what happened in some changing room then maybe will get off your backs.

    Cheers
  93. all the boys in UK of Britain
    Isa kemudou na FRU kere2 dou solia tale mada e dua chance vei Serevi. E da sa kila kece ni sa vadabera oti na 7's world cup. Cava tale e se caka tiko qo, o Jo Savou mada ga e se bera ni vadabera e dua na bilo e na nona coach tu mai e na vica na tournament sa oti qo. O Serevi na matai ga ni nona yabaki sa dabe saraga kina na IRB 7's title. Kere2 me sa veisau mada na coach me sa soli tale mada vei Wai.........
  94. Sydney Girl of sydney
    God is punishing Fiji!
    Se baci coup!ku-ku-ku!
  95. 2t's of Northern North.
    Why don't the FRU ask serevi because no matter what he is ready even if its a last minute matter,he's ready because he knows its for Viti.
  96. Mokumate of Suva Site Y
    Sa gay saraga na qito nei Viti. But the players were not out of their league. They were a good team. Just the leadership and politics made them look gay on that day. E.g. Tavanamuna(vanua) & Ravai. Opetaia looks like an idiot with his excuses - ULUKAU!
  97. mary smith of other
    Just being present at the HK7s was awesome!!! of corse looking forward to Fiji Team in the finals, but alas !!!! it was not meant to be!!! it was most embarrasing just watching how the Fiji team played!!! Tavanavanua , yalo vinaka, the writing is on the wall!!! you and your cronies plus the coach need to resign ASAP, FIJI DOES NOT WANT YOU!!!! PLZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ
  98. Apenisa of Suva
    I fully agree with Kai Bau Ka Dina (#7). This Tavanavanua fellow is really living up to his name. he is bringing his "vere vakabau" politics into the sports arena. If you cannot stand to have your so called chiefly aura questioned in the sports arena, then leave the commoners alone to run sports in Fiji, because they can do a better job without you big headed chiefs.
  99. atu of America
    Do not bring Serevi back .We will see the Fiji Sevens team lost in 20 yrs time bcause of the JEALOUS SPIRIT in the FRU camp.
    Vunimemu qai BOKA.Memu sici vaka miti.
    Kill the Spider which makes cob-web.
  100. fijination of usa
    DUUUUUUHHHHHH WHAT KIND OF ? IS THAT...OF COURSE WE NEED TO BRING HIM BACK...DUUUUHHHH.!!!


    SEREVI IS DA MAN.!!!
  101. fijination of usa
    DUUUUUUHHHHHH WHAT KIND OF ? IS THAT...OF COURSE WE NEED TO BRING HIM BACK...DUUUUHHHH.!!!


    SEREVI IS DA MAN.!!!
  102. SKumar of lautoka
    Its really amazing that FRU cannot see that Fiji Sevens has no hope if Serevi is not there.Its high time that someone should step aside and let the maestro take over coz he is the only hope!
  103. Vusheka of Suva
    I believe Fiji Sevens needs someone like Serevi back as head coach, not as a player. We have the players that can do the job, but lack guidance on and off the field. C'mon FRU swallow your pride and get him back in.
  104. Delta Gal of Nadi, Fiji
    Damn right we do!!! FRU swallow your pride and bring back the magician, the wizard, the maestro, the master of 7's rugby!

    It has taken NZ 7 years before they got the Hong Kong Crown back and NRFU stuck with Gordon Tietjens through thick and thin - he has delivered. GT has finally admitted that the only thorn in his side is the elusive man that they call Sir-evi!! What else does FRU need??????

    Bury the hatchet, swallow your pride FRU and bring back this man who would be Fiji's only hope of retaining its world champions title!

  105. Kai Bau Ka Dina of Deuba
    Tavanavanua..Bau is so ahsmed of you..What are you trying to prove..An uproductive CEO...The worst Bau has ever produce..Maybe your CV is a pirate copy one bought from China...Bau is the chiefly island in Fiji..so as the King of Fiji is from Bau Islands..Pliz..act like a champion of Bau and produce stategies that is productive...If u cant..come back home...plenty of job for u here..were koro..siwa etc.....If u dont wake up now....u will never now what willl hit u.........because Serevi will replace you as future Fiji Rugby's CEO. Come on all Kai Bau dina..Lets all vote for the return of the Kings of Seven rugby the earth has ever producer.The world over knows..Nop Serevi..no sevens..Lets go to soccer.
  106. Sangu of Nadi
    The fact remain Serevi is the Master of Sevens and not even FRU can change it!

    I hope this statement indicates something to The appropriate authorities and they take a quick action before its too late!

    Thanks
  107. sudhaiya na vasu of Suva Fiji
    This 'Tavanavanua' means slicing the land and this is what is happening in hurting the vanua of Fiji.
    You are saying to wait for the report when they get back when actions speaks louder then words! Are you joking or crazy? I think that here we found the worst CEO in the country that does not understand his work and position. Coaches have been sacked on the spot in the Rugby World Cup why, actions speaks louder then words!
    Do you have to ask and keep on asking for Serevi to be brought back? What you guys trying to prove? The vanua and the whole of Fiji have been crying for Serevi since last year and you keep on asking the same old question? I think there is something very very wrong up there at FRU. The cry of the vanua has been answered at So Kon Po and it is now proven to you guys and yet still asking the same questions? C`mon Fiji, this guy should be sacked, he does not know what to do when the battle gets hot. It`s the tails between the legs sitting and waiting praying for an answer to come.
    Me vaka ga e kaya o Jisu; Tucake taura nomui mocemoce ka qai ...!
  108. Va Kaji of Deuba
    Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes times 1 million
    -io io io io io io io io io io Times 1 million.
    Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha Times 1 million
  109. Na Gone Ke of United Kingdom
    The Fiji Rugby Union must stop their petty politics and look objectively at the Sevens and its future. We were riding high until Wai resigned. If there is something that we can be justly proud as a nation, is the fact we always had a very successful Sevens side.It was the unifying factor of all our people. Wai is one of the proudest Fijian I know, respected the world over and the most knowlegeable Fiji Sevens coach we have produced. He is a diplomat too and speaks well. The game and Fiji needs people like him and the FRU has done us all an injustice by excluding him from the Management team. We have had enough of the decision makers at Rugby House some of whom are incapable of organising a children's outing without it going wrong. My appeal yet again to the FRU is to approach Wai and offer him a contract that he cannot refuse. Bitterly disappointed Fiji rugby supporters (including non Fijian overseas fans) I met in Hong Kong over the weekend demands....... "Waisale Serevi be returned as Fiji coach immediately".
  110. sudhaiya na vasu of Suva Fiji
    The whole of Fiji does not give Serevi another or a last chance, you at the FRU are the ones that should be given the last chance.
    To me , you do not need a last chance, you should be booted out asap with the coach and manager.
    To win the world cup is to bring Serevi on right now while there is still time for him to prepare for the glory come next year.
    There is no other way for you, the whole of Fiji is crying and even rugby pundits from other countries are crying the same tune that Serevi should be brought back.
    Put someone who played International rugby in his time at the post of CEO, one who understand a little bit more of what the die hard fans of rugby are crying about.
  111. Na Gone Ke of United Kingdom
    The Fiji Rugby Union must stop their petty politics and look objectively at the Sevens and its future. We were riding high until Wai resigned. If there is something that we can be justly proud as a nation, is the fact we always had a very successful Sevens side.It was the unifying factor of all our people. Wai is one of the proudest Fijian I know, respected the world over and the most knowlegeable Fiji Sevens coach we have produced. He is a diplomat too and speaks well. The game and Fiji needs people like him and the FRU has done us all an injustice by excluding him from the Management team. We have had enough of the decision makers at Rugby House some of whom are incapable of organising a children's outing without it going wrong. My appeal yet again to the FRU is to approach Wai and offer him a contract that he cannot refuse. Bitterly disappointed Fiji rugby supporters (including non Fijian overseas fans) I met in Hong Kong over the weekend demands....... "Waisale Serevi be returned as Fiji coach immediately".
  112. Liz of Suva, Fiji
    What's with all the crap from FRU just to keep Serevi out of the team? We all know that Fiji only needs SEREVI!!!
  113. Lomai Forever of Davuilevu,Fiji
    Marist network is the best because they help create a 36-0 thrashing by NZ. Tavanavanua, Ravai, Qanibulu, and Talua. Eat your pride. Do not ever push a Leleanite down. Sir Revi, Veidreyaki, Lagiloa is the answer. GET LOST and RESIGN
  114. Gq of Labasa
    Bring Serevi back may help the moral attitude, but the FRU needs to look at the long term plan of the game of seven.

    After the recent success at the 15's world cup, the FRU was keen to focus their resources in the 15's game, and Serevi received a look warm affections from FRU management including Tabua, and left Serevi no options but to resigned.

    FRU miscalculated the feelings and pride from fans devoted to the abbreviated code.

    I also don't understand the theory behind choosing overseas base players to represent Fiji when the FRU has invested a lot of money in developing the local players during the sevens tournaments in the past 5yrs

    I want to see FRU to allow only local boys to play for sevens, and we can import overseas players for the 15's.

    What do you think??
  115. Gq of Labasa
    Bring Serevi back may help the moral attitude, but the FRU needs to look at the long term plan of the game of seven.

    After the recent success at the 15's world cup, the FRU was keen to focus their resources in the 15's game, and Serevi received a look warm affections from FRU management including Tabua, and left Serevi no options but to resigned.

    FRU miscalculated the feelings and pride from fans devoted to the abbreviated code.

    I also don't understand the theory behind choosing overseas base players to represent Fiji when the FRU has invested a lot of money in developing the local players during the sevens tournaments in the past 5yrs

    I want to see FRU to allow only local boys to play for sevens, and we can import overseas players for the 15's.

    What do you think??
  116. Gq of Labasa
    Bring Serevi back may help the moral attitude, but the FRU needs to look at the long term plan of the game of seven.

    After the recent success at the 15's world cup, the FRU was keen to focus their resources in the 15's game, and Serevi received a look warm affections from FRU management including Tabua, and left Serevi no options but to resigned.

    FRU miscalculated the feelings and pride from fans devoted to the abbreviated code.

    I also don't understand the theory behind choosing overseas base players to represent Fiji when the FRU has invested a lot of money in developing the local players during the sevens tournaments in the past 5yrs

    I want to see FRU to allow only local boys to play for sevens, and we can import overseas players for the 15's.

    What do you think??
  117. Pulu of Codrokadroka
    What has he done to deserve this treatment from FRU???? No disrespect to Savou, you've proved yourself on the 7's arena. For Tavanavanua, go play with your calculator, you know f**k all with 7's. Do us a favour, go hang yourself!!!!!!
  118. MAXSTEEL of Suva
    Serevi is a irreplaceble asset for Fiji.We need to utilize his gift to the fullest.Iam for Serevi for the World Cup Campaign .Serevi as a player know exactly which new players to slowly develop and put through to the team.Give him the coaching position and FRU just swallow your pride ,make up and be merry for the sake of the nation .I think some of the top brass of FRU are playing bad politic's or they simply hate Serevi Fullstop.
  119. Grasshopper of Suva
    It is a must to have Serevi back on his throne. To leave him out of the World Cup Sevens equation is to do him injustice. As a career patriotic rugby player he is the bridge that links the classical rugby style to the professional era. Indeed I am no expert of the game but the way Fiji sevens rugby is headed is just second best. Time and time again Tiejens has stuck it out with the NZ camp, through thick and through thin the old mongoose has pulled through. Why is that we fail to see the great talent that Serevi is about to unleash through his players. Serevi and the old mongoose have a great respect for one another but in the field it is a battle of tactics and strategies that separates the two. Serevi knows his foe quite well, NO ONE KNOWS TIEJENS LIKE SEREVI. Serevi anticipates his next moves like an eagle watches its prey. Serevi is the right tool for the right job, why use a screwdriver to nail something when a hammer is right there in your toolbox FRU.
  120. tomuka kid of lautoka of usa
    ni sa bula vinaka,
    you damn right that we need SEREVI .HE WAS THE ONE WHO BROUGHT GLORY BACK TO US.WE FEEL LIKE IDIOTS TO KICK HIM OUT OF THE PICTURE.open your eyes,its a sad day for the citizens of fiji.
    moce mada.

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