What went wrong?

FIJI gave away a 14-5 lead to lose 17-14 to New Zealand. What do you think went wrong?

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no money man of uk
if our team need to win the IRB sevens title, I can say that the boys are up to standard. The only thing that we need is to look at the official side and try to solve the problem between them.Why they are still avoiding the sevens master? The official and the FRU board need to think twice before they make decision. Good Luck in LONDON.
no money man of uk
if our team need to win the IRB sevens title, I can say that the boys are up to standard. The only thing that we need is to look at the official side and try to solve the problem between them.Why they are still avoiding the sevens master? The official and the FRU board need to think twice before they make decision. Good Luck in LONDOD.
no money man of uk
if our team need to win the IRB sevens title, I can say that the boys are up to standard. The only thing that we need is to look at the official side and try to solve the problem between them.Why they are still avoiding the sevens master? The official and the FRU board need to think twice before they make decision. Good Luck in LONDOD.
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sera of lautoka
overall,they performed well,thanks to Timoci Matnavou...........
JOE LUNAR of Manu Dui Tagi of LAUTOKA

well, so the games are nearing the end.it seems the problem keeps on taking new twists and all the fat mongrels still like to show what they can break or bend with Savou.the original plan is slowly losing the grip.
THEY DONT WORK THAT WAY ANYMORE!

hunger for victory,simple to the task,use the right players for the job,not recruiting unmatured players for any event and watch them getting butchered of which seems to be a getting used to affair.

I JUST LIKE MY VOICE TO BE HEARD
tuks of london
they need to bring Serevi back, he was not only a wizard on the field, he was also a master tactitian when it came to coaching...the 2005/2006 & 2006/2007 IRB 7s series Fiji team were selected, groomed and directed by Serevi...most of the household names like Ryder, Nabuliwaqa, Vucago, Cakau etc were all discovered/groomed by Serevi...the subs used during the tournaments was talked about in depth by commentators/rugby pundits who raised the point that Serevi's strategy in substituting players in certain areas was nothing less of pure genious...Serevi had a not only by strength but by guile approach.
Moku na Luvena of Lami.
Sa yali na qito dau kilai tu kina na timi ni Viti. E dua na kena i vaka vakaraitaki na qito e caka mai Lautoka, ka sa tukuna na i vakalesilesi me sa kakua ni lako cake kina Final na timi ni viti, e ratou pull out ga mai na Semi final koya e ratou sa yaco tiko ga kina na Semifinal na timi ni viti. Dua tale me dikevi mada ko Coach sa bau dua mada na gauna ni nona Wold cup se wini taka e dua na sotasota ni gauna ni nona qito.
Save Momo of Ireland.
Lets not dwell on the past 4 we cant change the result.The best team wins.Fiji still a lot to offer. We have all what it takes to win but we lacking the composure and confidence at the time that we really do need it. Looks like the players are overworked and fatigue take the best of them when they come to the big hits. Profession help is needed to review into their trainning schedule,physically and mentally. At the moment we are lacking in defence,Ball retainning and breaking gameline.
Goodluck next time.
samisoni of suva
they should try there best
samisoni of suva
they should try there best
K.BLOOD of UK
Vnaka vakalevu Jo na coach,Kua ni kawaitaka na vosa ni tamata era sega ni kila na dredre ni nomuni tavi.Dou vakaukauwa tale vakalailai era na qai set mai oira na Boys.Dua na kere2 ke rawa ni qai biu ga e dua na player makawa e dau qito forwards me vakataki Bill Satala,Semisi Naevo se Apolosi Satala me ratou wini taki polo mai na kickoff.Na malumalumu e tko mai na wini taki ni polo e kickoff.Kevaka qai rawa mada ni biuti Iliavi Satala kei Taniela Rawaqa talega ena BACKS o na rawa ni qai raica na SPIRIT se na YALO ni qito dina.Sa nuitaka sa loloma tu yani veikemudou na lewe ni timi kei iratou na nomu matavuvale.GOD BLESS U ALL.
K.BLOOD of UK
Vnaka vakalevu Jo na coach,Kua ni kawaitaka na vosa ni tamata era sega ni kila na dredre ni nomuni tavi.Dou vakaukauwa tale vakalailai era na qai set mai oira na Boys.Dua na kere2 ke rawa ni qai biu ga e dua na player makawa e dau qito forwards me vakataki Bill Satala,Semisi Naevo se Apolosi Satala me ratou wini taki polo mai na kickoff.Na malumalumu e tko mai na wini taki ni polo e kickoff.Kevaka qai rawa mada ni biuti Iliavi Satala kei Taniela Rawaqa talega ena BACKS o na rawa ni qai raica na SPIRIT se na YALO ni qito dina.Sa nuitaka sa loloma tu yani veikemudou na lewe ni timi kei iratou na nomu matavuvale.GOD BLESS U ALL.
samisoni of lautoka
the coach,no game plan.trainer fiji team lack of fitnesh.manager sitting on the bench like the tourist we hardly so them discussion during the game.
sack them all the 7s official.
samisoni of lautoka
the coach,no game plan.trainer fiji team lack of fitnesh.manager sitting on the bench like the tourist we hardly so them discussion during the game.
sack them all the 7s official.
samisoni of lautoka
the coach,no game plan.trainer fiji team lack of fitnesh.manager sitting on the bench like the tourist we hardly so them discussion during the game.
sack them all the 7s official.
RATIRI of sinai /egypt
I like to thank the fiji sevens team for their performance so far,i think we cannot find a winning combination over a short period of time,even with experiance players around.i still have hopes with this players,so come the world cup in dubai we will be there...GO FIJI GO..LETS DO IT
roy of australia of aust
7s rugby is in crisis.. time to move on to the main game ..wake up people..
reg of aust
7s rugby is in crisis.. time to move on to the main game ..wake up people..
tui-san of 58 ragg avenue,tamavua
the boys(players)are there, armed to the teeth with tactics,but they badly need teamwork discipline.Their individual brilliance (30 players)should make any coach, worth his salt, itch to meet any of the world 7s leaders.Hello coaches any of you could do it just cut the bullshit.
Highlander of Suva of Suva
Just too bad folks. Tau-Savou is man of the hour. Titjen did not do it overnight. And to you, my-Tau, keep on keeping on - don't worry about these thankless age-piche people - when you win, set tu na bula - when you lose, they crucify you - typical, armchair critics. Anway, my-Tau,the last series was a whopa -at least you wiped the smirkin grin of DJ Forbes. Just one suggestion - how about taking the boys to try running against the waimanu kui or better still, start from Nairukuruku village going upstream - that's running for you.
Highlander of Suva of Suva
Just too bad folks. Tau-Savou is man of the hour. Titjen did not do it overnight. And to you, my-Tau, keep on keeping on - don't worry about these thankless age-piche people - when you win, set tu na bula - when you lose, they crucify you - typical, armchair critics. Anway, my-Tau,the last series was a whopa -at least you wiped the smirkin grin of DJ Forbes. Just one suggestion - how about taking the boys to try running against the waimanu kui or better still, start from Nairukuruku village going upstream - that's running for you.
Gau Bomber of UsA
Just want to know if the FRU are blind or afraid,they might end up in the penn sometime and JS will turn them into babes.Is that the reson they still have him? or they are just a bunch of lowless idiots who a good for nothing.If you guys do love your country,then do something....
tamata fit of Nadi
ryder, iko mo kau mada i na keba mo lai cici baba mada.........drill taki vaka vinaka qai musu na vakaramusu!!!
Karua of NZ
Polo i ca'e vei'oti era!Kasa ta vala rawa timi i',sa yaga kina meda potupotulakini ratou!
ASHWINI of Fiji
savou pliz ya just get youreslf out of Fiji rugby...you dont deserve a place there man!!!
KBR of Nabua of Suva
Superior Fitness that were witnessed in Fiji's Hong Kong triump of three in a row era is not there anymore.The finer craft of 7's is missing.
This Team can't play fast pace games of multiple scissors,excellent core strength and agility to complete six high energy sapping games. Even now,we marvel at how the former minnows like Kenya are weaving and showcasing their talents.
To Big DadDy of US...the DVD from Ballu's home is about aerobics, 21 minutes of intense high energy aerobics, equivalent to 3 halves of 7's...plus husking coconuts on an Estate somewhere in the northern tip of Big Land.
tuibau of Nadera
fiji fans listen up.... wai serevi will never coach fiji again.... not after all those bad things he did behind fru's back.... he's history of leaving a finances mess goes back to his days in jpn, uk, france, fiji... Y do U think after all thez years he hasnt got a manager? he was the greatest player in his day but his day has finished.... so just drop it ok and let him be!
np of Melbourne
Guys,

I was there watching the sevens in adelaide, Fiji played a good game in the pools, the quarters..i was not sure as a few players were late in providing support....but the semi was excellent until the change was made....could not believe we lost this.

Cant understand the kicking game in sevens...NZ was doing this at times against Tonga and so did Fiji in the Semi...panic attack

We have difinitely lost the exciting runs that we were so used to and well known for.

But...better luck next time as we are getting closer.
jav of suva
the coach is the main problem.pulling out some good players at the wrong time was a worthless decision.why can't FRU see that this man is not the right person to be a coach.if they really want him to be part of the fiji sevens team then make serevi the coach and make jo the team manager or something else.just to be part of the team.both FRU and the fans will be happy
jav of suva
he coach is the main problem.pulling out some good players at the right time was a worthless decision.why can't FRU see that this man is not the right person to be a coach.if they really want him to be part of the fiji sevens team then make serevi the coach and make jo the team manager or something else.just to be part of the team.both FRU and the fans will be happy
veitamana of USP\Laucala campus
If SEREVI was there,the game plan too will be there and they would easily win the game.They were all talking and thats why nobody listen even the captain had no chance to say what should be done.
ace of fiji
i know what went wrong......but iam not telling anyone......what if the kiwis read this.........well be in more trouble
Joe Leko of Rotorua,NZ
You see every coach in every tournament are always noting down stuff and how they gona tackle the second half,even the most successful coach in Gordon.T has a note book.Our very successful coach Savou does not need one thats why hes lost come halftime of what to tell the boys.
Maradona of Suva
Big Daddy - Private, Orange, Red, Naughty....or Blue...lol
BiG DadDy of US
Forget about Savou and 7's. Can someone tell me what was on the DVD in police hands that was taken from Ballu's place.
Hakwa Nadro of Sydney
Good game boys,its's too late now people we have lost again in Adelaide and i blame the coach for our downfall and i ask him to resign for the best of our team and FRU should pick a new coach so we can win the last two tournament.And there's one thing that i see in our players lately during halftime that they don't listen to the coach or the Captain and that's not good dicipline, they all talk and some still like to play alone like he is the only one on the field(Ryder)he should be drop too.I wish Fiji all the best in the last two tournament.

Vinakwa.
Kai Bau Ka Dina of Deuba
Tavanavanua should demote Savou from coach to cleaner.Wash Tavanavanua's toilet.That will of course suits his worth He does not deserve a coach's salary but a cleaners salary.FRU should only pay coaches on a pro..rata basis..If they win a game..pay them..If they loose a game ..don't pay them...If they lost the game three times..Fire them for their unproductive contribution.
Kai Bau Ka Dina of Deuba
Tavanavanua should demote Savou from coach to cleaner.Wash Tavanavanua's toilet.That will of course suits his worth He does not deserve a coach's salary but a cleaners salary.FRU should only pay coaches on a pro..rata basis..If they win a game..pay them..If they loose a game ..don't pay them...If they lost the game three times..Fire them for their unproductive contribution.
Kai Bau Ka Dina of Deuba
Tavanavanua should demote Savou from coach to cleaner.Wash Tavanavanua's toilet.That will of course suits his worth He does not deserve a coach's salary but a cleaners salary.FRU should only pay coaches on a pro..rata basis..If they win a game..pay them..If they loose a game ..don't pay them...If they lost the game three times..Fire them for their unproductive contribution.
Maradona of Suva
hahaha ....no wonder them damn prisoners were escaping they had this fool lookin after them...fk sakes. Probably blamed them fro escaping...hahahaha....man im drunk and havina laugh cheers everyone.
Fijian at Heart of Australia
IF ANYTHING BAD HAPPENS TO JO SAVOU, HE ONLY HAVE HIMSELF TO BLAME.

SOMETHING LIKE..
BUTURAKI or BURNED HOUSE or STONED WHILE WALKING TO RUGBY HOUSE or SWORN AT WALKING HIS KIDS TO SCHOOL or HIS KIDS GETTING ABUSED IN SCHOOL or STONED AT WHILE DRIVING HIS NEW CAR etc etc etc.

NEVER KNOW IT CAN HAPPEN!!!! SO BE AFRIAD VERY AFRIAD......HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
deets of raiwai
SAVOU.....WE WANT YOU OUT MAN.....TRY COACHING PRISONS TEAM FIRST.....YOU'RE A LOSER.....RESIGN.....IF YOU CAN'T.....GO JUMP.....OR ELSE.....SOMEONE WILL POT YOU IN TOWN.....FANS ARE FRUSTRATED
Maradona of Suva
1997 Rugby World Cup 7s star Lemeki Koroi has called on his former Prisons team mate and Digicel national rugby sevens coach Josateki Savou to think about his family and resign.
“Jo (Savou) should think about his family and not himself,” said Koroi.
The Serea native from Naitasiri yesterday said that Savou lacks the creativity and can’t initiate anything in the team even as a player.
“I played with Savou for the Prisons team and I know he cannot create or initiate a move in the team and imagine what will happen being a coach. No wonder the team is not winning any IRB titles.”
Savou’s house was stoned with his wife and kids verbally abused after Fiji’s loss in Hong Kong two weeks ago.
“The people of Fiji wanted him to resign so I think Jo should do the honourable thing and resign from coaching for the sake of his family.”
Koroi who scored two memorable tries in the 1997 RWC 7s final against South Africa has called on the Fiji Rugby Union to justify Savou’s selection.
“Savou has failed to win any IRB tournament yet the FRU is doing nothing.
“May be because he has the paper (qualification) but the main thing that matters is that he hasn’t won any single tournament with his qualification something that is worth noting.”
Koroi said he learnt more about Savou whilst they worked together as Prisons Officers at Naboro Prison.
“I know Jo (Savou) during our working days and he hardly spoke to the inmates in prison. When I used to meet some of my former work mates we always talked about it and imagined how Jo would talk to his players because we know that he is a very quiet person”
The former Suva outside centre said Savou should give way to Waisale Serevi.
“Most players in his team were groomed by Small (Serevi) therefore he should discuss with the FRU for Serevi to coach the 7s team. Serevi has proven himself as a coach, player and his reputation speaks for itself.
“I personally think Serevi should be the coach of the 7s team and Jope Tuikabe to be his assistant. On the other hand Jo should go back and coach the Prisons team and prove his worth especially with some new players there,” he added.
Na Gone Ke of United Kingdom

The Editor
Fiji Times.

We have expressed our thoughts in your comments column and would greatly appreciate yours by salvaging our pride as a nation by canvassing for the reinstatement of Waisale Serevi as Seven's Fiji coach. Many of the non "Fijian" supporters in the UK are equally disappointed in Wai's departure which has caused the demise of the Fiji team. Please would you use your influence as a great side like ours, can ill afford to be without Wai's expertise.
Na Gone Ke of United Kingdom

The Editor
Fiji Times.

We have expressed our thoughts in your comments column and would greatly appreciate yours by salavaging our pride as a nation by canvassing for the reinstatement of Waisale Serevi as Seven's Fiji coach. Many of the non "Fijian" supporters in the UK are equally disappointed in Wai's departure which has caused the demise of the Fiji team. Please would you use your influence as a great side like ours, can ill afford to be without Wai's expertise.
Fijian at Heart of Australia
SAVOU NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU MASIPOLO TO THE FRU CEO, CHAIRMAN.

BOTTOM LINE YOU ARE NO WAY CLOSE TO WAISALE SEREVI'S LEAGUE AS COACH OR PLAYER.

YOU WILL ALWAYS BE THIRD OR FOURTH BEST TO THE KING OF 7s BECAUSE HE OUT CLASS YOU IN ALL ASPECT OF THE GAME.

IF I WERE YOU PLEASE DONT WALK AROUND THE STREET TO MUCH BECAUSE SOMEONE WILL REALLY GIVE YOU SOMETHING YOU DESERVE AND WHEN IT HAPPENS REMEMBER YOU HEARD IT FIRST FROM ME.

CHARIO CHARIO BABY!!!!!
Fijian at Heart of Australia
Just confused.

If Savou was taking all this IRB coaching certificate courses and yet doesn't coach in any local club in Fiji, how did the FRU select him as coach without any coaching record to prove that he has what it takes.

Compared to other local coach like Iliesa Tanivula, Rev Rinakama, Iferemi Tawake, Eddie Waqa to name a few, this coaches are actually putting theory to practice by coach local teams.

And yet here is Savou who spends most of his time at rugby house and brain storming with ceo, board members, chairman, cleaner, clerks and any two cent expert like him when he should be out there on the field putting theory to practice with local clubs or school rugby teams.
Fijian at Heart of Australia
Maradona of Suva, the problem with Savou is that he wants to be the Fiji 7s coach but don't want to be blame on its failure.
In other countries the coach shoulder all the blame when facing the media and drilles his players straight in the face on their poor performance in the changing room.
But Savou blames his players when facing the media and doesn't talk in the changing room.
Wake up coach you are not on a field trip, do your job or get out.
Maradona of Suva
Well said MK.

Joe Savou here is a question for you.

Whose job is it to fix the lack of smooth transition in game plan and team structure from the training ground and dressing room onto the park??

a) The players
b) The Coach
c) The Manager
d) The Spectators
f) The FRU
e) All of the above
g) None of the above

Would love to see Savou answer this one.
MK of Suva
Savou is getting cocky with his replies. Reading his reply in today's papers makes me think it's all gotten to his head now.
As a coach - the buck stops with him.
He is now blaming the playmaker for not adhering to the game plan, be it under duress or ignorance or "sabotage".
This lack of show of leadership, lack of "General"-ranked qualities shown by Jo Savou speaks volumes of why Fiji 7s is in the state that it's in now.
Savou is the type of coach that isn't able to hold himself accountable for the loss and has so far publicly blamed everyone else except his incompetence.

FRU should review their selection criteria for coaches if a non certified coach like Serevi can win the World Cup and a Series for Fiji, whilst this certified coach for Fiji can't even win a tournament!
BiG DadDy of US
Fiji seems to need more than one coach Savou so that group thinking can go into the line up and critical moments. Savou has some strengths as a coach but he obviously has some weaknesses in judjement. FRU should implement more than one coach so they can put their heads together in deciding the best permutation that will assure victory. Fiji has been a winning team and will certainly reach there again ie if we can constructively learn from the mistakes.
Kai Bau Ka Dina of Deuba
Savou is OK..Savou means new..He will create a new loosing combination..Keep him for world cup..He will create a new stinky egg.A record of no win in the IRB curcuit.They have plan to write a world book of record not on winning but from loosing.
Kai Bau Ka Dina of Deuba
Savou is OK..Savou means new..He will create a new loosing combination..Keep him for world cup..He will create a new stinky egg.A record of no win in the IRB curcuit.They have plan to write a world book of record not on winning but from loosing.
Fijian at Heart of Australia
Savou's latest comments shows that he must have had a hand in Serevi resignation.
He is so full of shit and doesn't know half of what's actually comes out of his mouth.
A good coach will stand on the sideline and know within 2 minutes that plan-A doesn't work so cme half time change the game plan to counter the opposition defensive game and their weakness.
And not just standing there and telling the boys his favourite words which is "boys vakaukauwa tiko" thats not a game plan, thats primary school motivation.
The opposition is also "vakaukauwa tiko" - HELLO. KNOCK KNOCK. ULU-WOOD
max of new zealand
Lets give the world cup away now and dont wait for next year. The current FRU officials will loose all the title serevi bravely won for the conntry.
Fijian at Heart of Australia
Jo Savou's house was stoned and his wife and kids were verbally abused and thats all from losing the Hong Kong 7s.
I can't image what will happens if he losers the 7s world cup.
Jo Savou, if you are reading this blog. Bro, if this fans can stone your house and abuse your wife and kids better move them overseas before you leave for Dubai OR show your family that they come first and resign.
northland of northland
Side track: - Savou's comments on 7's critics [fiji times - sports news 9/4/08]
____________________________________

Admit it:

Why blame the critics that we did not understand?? All we did not understand was the timings and the players you changed at the critical moments. Did Lepani look like he was injured during the game?? And Volavola look exhausted during the game??. The only player that looks exhausted was the captain and the unpredictable Roko playing at rover thus giving our new find winger uncertainty of his pattern. Roko since his playing days with Serevi at world circuit only plays well at wing. He was tested over the fly half and rover but his natural and unpredictable angle left him with no other position but wing. This should have been in the books and assessment over the last and continuous tournaments.

There is nothing wrong with admitting your poor technical advice and from probably the manager. Your manager is not a technical expert like the Lagiloa during his term with Serevi, so we/you cannot compare the two. Now FRU is looking for a tech expert. Why not Lagiloa as tech and manager? Is it his comment to our PM in last season that forced his termination and tarnish the Ex Marist image and relationship between FRU, Govt/RFMF support?? This was a long standing issue and FRU is still mum on…shame.

Remember al other teams are praying and openly admitting their weakness, why don’t you? There is not sin in admitting your weakness and poor strategy. The only option you opted in HK was the lift of Maya during the new kick, why was this not executed after continuous blunder in HK? The lift was the only option than yet you slept on it until the next tournaments.

For the above para, these are the only reason that we critics do not understand, it is not after the game than you rectify a huge blunder when your pattern is mitigated, by than the Game is lost. Be a man and admit your weakness – only than fans will understand and probably support your urge to continue coaching the national team, it is obvious Savou that you have weakness like we all do. Anyway constructive critics is for you and FRU own good, having a wide perspective of the discussed topic other than wasting resources and money to organize a symposium or forum type to address our downfall and the way forward – thus blogs is created.

Admit it - vinaka
Fijian at Heart of Australia
Now FRU wants to appoint a 7s Technical advisor AND get the 7s players into HPU programs AND appoint a Psychologist AND get the 15s coach Tabua to assists the 7s coach.
And this is roughly what FRU is spending a year:
7s head coach - $35,000.00
7s assistance coach - $20,000.00
Technical Advisor - $25,000.00
HPU expenses for 7s players - $60,000.00
Psychologist - $30,000.00
Extra allowances for Tabua - $15,000.00

Thats a total of $185,000.00

Whats wrong with FRU? They only have to pay Waisale Serevi $85,000.00 and get rid of all of the above and save yourself $100,000.00.

And if they can spend this kind of money then the government should stop giving FRU financial assistance to any world event. If other sports don't get any assistance than all sports shouldn't get financial assits. Because at the end of the day they are all representing the country they all call home - FIJI
imt of Waikato, NZ
fiji shuld get a vocal respected coach, we need a coach who speaks and hold his grounds mostly on de break, see tiejen, he was the only one speakin and his words were true and encouragin, the Fiji, it started with Ryder, than the capt say no..no.. not that, than the coach says yeah shuld be like that, than ends up with the new bloke on the block Matanavou givin also his part...

whats that, the world just saw a no knowledge unrespected coach... or i can say, a coach who doesnot know what 2 say. Serevi 2 is the same, on 1/2 time he always says "tovolea,ok, sa oti vei ratou" whats this, if he is true than how come they still can play for another 7mins.

we need a vocal just like a basketball coach, spiks and understand what he is sayin..... for Tabua, plis just see that our Fiji team wins the Pacific cup, bcos u rode on Pivacs laurels.. your knights team never won a game when u there, now after Eddie gets the job, the knights reach the final, so plis just shut up bcos u will refer again to the old horse to get us thru....

for Savou, plis count your eggs b4 they thached.....
imt of Waikato, NZ
fiji shuld get a vocal respected coach, we need a coach who speaks and hold his grounds mostly on de break, see tiejen, he was the only one speakin and his words were true and encouragin, the Fiji, it started with Ryder, than the capt say no..no.. not that, than the coach says yeah shuld be like that, than ends up with the new bloke on the block Matanavou givin also his part...

whats that, the world just saw a no knowledge unrespected coach... or i can say, a coach who doesnot know what 2 say. Serevi 2 is the same, on 1/2 time he always says "tovolea,ok, sa oti vei ratou" whats this, if he is true than how come they still can play for another 7mins.

we need a vocal just like a basketball coach, spiks and understand what he is sayin..... for Tabua, plis just see that our Fiji team wins the Pacific cup, bcos u rode on Pivacs laurels.. your knights team never won a game when u there, now after Eddie gets the job, the knights reach the final, so plis just shut up bcos u will refer again to the old horse to get us thru....

for Savou, plis count your eggs b4 they thached.....
J.R of suva
I belive it is no use making negative comments about the team and the offictals. We need to support and encourage our team before the remaining 2 tournaments. I suggest that they should make use of the sand dunes at sigatoka, to boost there fitness level. Their fitnes was not up 2 par during the 2 tournaments. Regroup wel boys n go win the remaining series. Good luck and JAH BLESS!!!!
SEREVI IS FIJI of AUCKLAND
Technical advisors
HPU,
Psychologist
Tabuas Help

Whats wrong with FRU??? Somehow they
just want to shut out the MASTER of 7s.

And please Tabua you stay out ot 7s.
Let the master control it. Get the team
prepared for the next 15's world cup.

TAVANAVANUA..."whats your problem...".
Maybe the "RATU" n "CHIEF" titles have
gone in your head.
SEREVI IS FIJI of AUCKLAND
Technical advisors
HPU,
Psychologist
Tabuas Help

Whats wrong with FRU??? Somehow they
just want to shut out the MASTER of 7s.

And please Tabua you stay out ot 7s.
Let the master control it. Get the team
prepared for the next 15's world cup.

TAVANAVANUA..."whats your problem...".
Maybe the "RATU" n "CHIEF" titles have
gone in your head.
Na Gone Ke of United Kingdom

Waisale Serevi is the only person who can salvage the future of Fiji Sevens. In spite of all the support for his reinstatement the CEO and the FRU are still "pussyfooting" with ideas that don't work. Wai(a true international professional) has been there and done it. Jo, you have not delivered and your record speaks for itself. Seven's Rugby is big business and in ruthless managerial decision you must go. Mr Murphy's comments about we will improve by the time the Melrose Cup is played next year can only be achieved with Wai at the helm where he rightfully belongs.
rajesh of fiji
pls savou just resign and fru ceo/board get out now..you can appoint all the worlds best advisors you wont win without serevi.pls appoint serevi and amasio raoma than we will win rwc 7s in 2009.moce joe.
rajesh of fiji
pls savou just resign and fru ceo/board get out now..you can appoint all the worlds best advisors you wont win without serevi.pls appoint serevi and amasio raoma than we will win rwc 7s in 2009.moce joe.
rajesh of fiji
pls savou just resign bro.you have lost the plot.you havent got it to be the wininng coach.go drink kava that what you are fit for.
rajesh of fiji
pls savou just resign bro.you have lost the plot.you havent got it to be the wininng coach.go drink kava that what you are fit for.
fiji @heart of New Zealand
Overall well improved game..well done boys ..better luck next time. Lets be postive people.
Maradona of Suva
Savou says he wont resign. He truely is an IDIOT.
Tai finoke of curry &dalo of fiji
vinaka na comments ....u know wat i think....i think u gang should all relax...o viti na qai lako ga mai na nona gauna..sumtimes we need tah lose to regather and regroup..learn from our mistakes...(joe) nd kick some ass at teh world cup next year..nd im talkin about thrashings..mother of a thrashing...raica ga na world cup ragone..moku mada na kaivalagi..hahhaa

never lose hope pipol...vaka na kaiviti
sega ni yalo lailai...io dua ga na ka..o coach me saki..ke sega dua na ka vinaka cakava jiko o savou vei tavanavanua..
Kaiveikau of Veikauloa
What..???A technical Advisor..???What for FRU..What for???We have not been having these things once in the Past But we came out Victorious...!! Why these time FRU..???Why...??C'mon FRU history has spken for itself...!! The Axe must Fall just like former coache's..& let the AXE fall when it needs to Fall!!Sa kua mada na veivakayalovinakataki tiko man...!!This is just another Waste on Taxpayer's Money..!!I thought the Manager should also plays that role of the Tecnical Advisor..??Just get both out...they are both waste time sara ga..!!
Kaiveikau of Veikauloa
What..???A technical Advisor..???What for FRU..What for???We have not been having these things once in the Past But we came out Victorious...!! Why these time FRU..???Why...??C'mon FRU history has spken for itself...!! The Axe must Fall just like former coache's..& let the AXE fall when it needs to Fall!!Sa kua mada na veivakayalovinakataki tiko man...!!This is just another Waste on Taxpayer's Money..!!I thought the Manager should also plays that role of the Tecnical Advisor..??Just get both out...they are both waste time sara ga..!!
josaia of iraq
plse, kere2,savou,carry on till we loss the melrose cup,so dont go,ah,ah
tj of fiji
Fiji 7's team needs a captain who is vocal on the field.

Our coach must have a pen & paper at all time during all tournaments to note down our weakness & the opponent's weakness.
andrew of Lautoka
fuck u dada...go n play there
KAIVITI of Serene
Jo is still grooming...Hey Lads,it doesn't take a kid to be eating solid food straight away,he needs milk first...Com On man,we can't be winners all the time.Sometimes we will loose so grow up guys...And another thing,can't be the coach all the time,were all humans and no one is Heaven sent to be a Good Coach so please stop judging but be on your knees & pray for Fiji Rugby..GOD BLESS FIJI..
Vandamme of Nakasi
What are you trying to tell us Lote....looks like you are trying to discourage the concerned Fiji patriots from putting their minds together constructively to bring about the necessary change for the betterment of the teams performance. Get real buddy...we all watched the game and we have seen the weak link, so change is necessary... Running away from the problem will not help
lote of Fiji
An advice to those who are commenting:
Please only give neagtive comments if you really think the team could have won if YOU were one of them!
Peter of Sydney
Great game but at the end of the day the better ,wiser,and more fitter team won.Fiji rugby needs to stick up for there coaches.The New Zealand coach hasn't been changed in Years even with a few losses.Fiji has changed there coach 4 times.You need to start with the coaches and stop changing just because of two losses.Great job done
dada of Nadi
only this small guy,to much fancy.cost the team loose.ryder.
dada of Nadi
only this small guy,to much fancy.cost the team loose.ryder.
7 rugby fan sacramento ca usa. of united states of america
Watching the Edelade 7 was a pain in the head. Why Nabuliwaqa and Volavola have to be replace, when they are the one do more work in field. that show's how inexperience Savou are. If they stayed for little while we would beat New Zealand and advance to the final. Savou you are to blame for FIJI LOST. you should be sacked.
7 rugby fan sacramento ca usa. of united states of america
Watching the Edelade 7 was a pain in the head. Why Nabuliwaqa and Volavola have to be replace, when they are the one do more work in field. that show's how inexperience Savou are. If they stayed for little while we would beat New Zealand and advance to the final. Savou you are to blame for FIJI LOST. you should be sacked.
7 rugby fan sacramento ca usa. of united states of america
Watching the Edelade 7 was a pain in the head. Why Nabuliwaqa and Volavola have to be replace, when they are the one do more work in field. that show's how inexperience Savou are. If they stayed for little while we would beat New Zealand and advance to the final. Savou you are to blame for FIJI LOST. you should be sacked.
Bari of Australia
We cheered our hearts out and were really disappointed – not because Fiji lost but because of the coach’s poor vision to take Mosese Volavola and Lepani out at such crucial stage of the game. Thank you boys for performing so well over the two days. See you again next year!!!

Advice to FRU – bring back Serevi as head coach. Keep Savou as assistant. This is was the best coaching combination Fiji has had for a long time – we saw the results first hand in Adelaide last year.
Cakacaka vakadodonu of Nadi
The team selection may be good however when they go out on the field it is evident that they lack the initiative to put together a series of attack options. When it is evident that tackling is not the teams core feature why then do they kick the ball to them and then allow them to come at them like they did. The team needs to do some serious brainstorming together to tackle the remaining games ahead of them. Its no use having all the abributes of a good team but lack brains to out manuever your apponent on the field. The coach needs to take control the team, it's not good when the players don't liten to the coach especially the senior players. The coach needs to command the respect of the team. Just look at the NZ team when the coach speaks to them at half time no one is talking and everyone is listening intently to what the coach is pointing out.Come on man... this not a boys game...this is a mans game.
tupz of suva of suva
isa o ryder me lesu tale ena cici baba!!,he wasnt playing like how he used to before stepping and making others look like fools on the field.but now he just passes the ball or kicks.me sake na coach and please bring back the sevens "Mastro Serevi".
fiji was just unlucky at the end, ryder should have came off.i knew straight away something was gonna go wrong when leps came out.but either than that fiji played a good and physical game.vinaka and GOD bless!!.
simon kumar of suva
the fiji team played well apart from the usual loss to the kiwis.but all was not a loss as the emergence of a new star on the rise..matanavou could be a bonus for the sevens team.what the team lacks is team work and a game plan.it was clear that fiji did not show any sort of combination in the pool games and relied on individuals such as matanavou,nabuliwaqa.more understanding is needed btw the players...vinaka
Richard Whippy of Adelaide, South Australia.
Fiji performed very well in the semis and were on their way to the finals until they committed the greatest sin in sevens and that was to kick the ball to the opposition and lose possession altogether. Any seasoned sevens player should know that ball retention is vital in the game and most especially in the second half of the game and more seriously against a team like NZ. Roko made an impact and Ryder was lost. Nabuliwaqa was great and Marika wasn't as vocal as a captain should be. Savou was the dumbest of all (literally) and if Serevi was there he would be just the opposite. The presence of some of the FRU board members at the Adelaide Oval only intimidated the team and this did not help. At least we, the vocal and hardy fans of our sevens team never gave up on them and even though we returned home without our voices, seeing South Africa win was a great consolation as Fiji had already done the damage to the kiwis to make it easier for them. LONG LIVE SEREVI !!!.
northland of northland
1. Now The FRU boss is looking for a tech advisor - so Savou remains?
The tech advisor is only good before and after the game. The crux is the coach who will be calling the shots during the game - ie. subs, halftime assessment etc.

Wilika mada nodratou ripote than make comments "jumping the gun", the gun may point up and grill you on the A_ _.

Do not contradict yourself Tuivanuavou. Shared the same sentiments with Ilivasi - need to maintain the continuity of reserve players available - where are the last list of thirty selected in Nadi and your so called "Marist National Sevens". Now Peter Murphy is commenting after HK. Where he was during all the tribulations of our team - Remember NZ coach was tagging us all along and he spilled the beans last week by commenting on what he read on the Fiji Media. So all our game plan elaborated on the media was countered by him. The strategy is luring the opposition to the opposite tactics while we are on the other. We are playing into his concept.

Anyway vinaka team - serious evaluation should be considered to some players - maybe our Capt?? I think Ryder should improve on his fitness and control.

Vinaka
northland of northland
Now The FRU boss is looking for a tech advisor - so Savou remains?
The tech advisor is only good before and after the game. The crux is the coach who will be calling the shots during the game - ie. subs, halftime assessment etc.

Wilika mada nodratou ripote that make comments "jumping the gun", the gun may point up and grill you on the A_ _.

Do not contridict yourself Tuivanuavou. Sharted the same sentiments with Ilivasi - need to maintain the continuity of reserve players available - where are the last list of thirty selected in Nadi and your so called "Marist National Sevens". Noe Peter Murphy is commenting after HK. Where was he during all the tribulations of our team - Remember NZ was tagging us all along and he spilled the beans last weeek by commenting on what he read on the Fiji Media. So all our game plan eleborated on the media was countred by him. The strategy is luring the opposition to the opposite tactics while we are on the other. We are playing into his concept.

Anyway vinaka team - serious elvalution should be considered to some players - maybe our Capt?? I think Ridyer should improve on his fitness and controll.

Vinaka
Akuila Naulu of Mosi
Jone of Suva and TOVOLEA MADA of canada.

Western Crusaders won Colonial cup beating Tailevu at their home.

That one for your record books.

O Nadi Ko
Akuila Naulu of Mosi
Jone of Suva and TOVOLEA MADA of canada.

Western Crusaders won Colonial cup beating Tailevu at their home.

That one for your record books.

O Nadi Ko
Maradona of Suva
"Not too many people will ever get the chance to play with Serevi again," said Ashley. "But we've done it and won. Having him involved just made everyone in the team want to do well."

In todays papers about Serevis team win in Japan university 7s. This is Nathan Ashely of Japan.

I rest my case.
Grasshopper of Suva
Fiji was shocked to be commanding the game after previous games with NZ resulted in us being thrashed like a ragged dog. But the boys can hold their heads up high as the game was a learning experience. Just give them alot of game time and we will be surprised at the skill level that these boys have yet to unleash.

Na ka vinaka kece e sega ni rawa vakarawarawa, dou vosota ga vakalailai na kemudou i sau e sa vuni tu.
TO THE ROCK OF AUSTRALIA of spain
one thing just for u "for good or ill your conversation is your advertisement" mind what u saying......
Mzax of Lautoka
Nothing but Performance wins a match!! Joe made a critical mistake which led to the teams downfall. He took out the best performing player which cost our team to lose. We have the best team but coaching staff are not performing...We all know that Ryder isn't fit but who put him there at the first place?? Ryder will pick up soon..All we need is a good coach and theres no better man than Serevi!!!
Mzax of Lautoka
Nothing but Performance wins a match!! Joe made a critical mistake which led to the teams downfall. He took out the best performing player which cost our team to lose. We have the best team but coaching staff are not performing...We all know that Ryder isn't fit but who put him there at the first place?? Ryder will pick up soon..All we need is a good coach and theres no better man than Serevi!!!
Kaiviti of Australia
To my fellow country man,rugby supporters,please try and understand success does not come overnight.We need to keep the same team and coach.We all make mistakes and must learn from it.I believe Joe can get better,so please let us help by supporting him even when things are not going the way we expected.We are Christians and must live like one and stop being hypocritical.
old timer of lodoni
never has the national side come across a disgracefull year in the history of world 7s,and we have the coach and the rest of the management team(including the FRU)to thank for that...I think(and Im dead sure that every other koiviti out there will agree that its time to hit the road...Jo)Moce Jo
loddy of Fiji
Shut up critics! Only GOD knows what went wrong. The boys really improved from their past peformances.
The Rock of Australia
Jo Savou, please, kerekere please yalovinaka just resign. A big kerekere please, loloma us fans and do us a favour please kerekere RESIGN MADA.
If the next coach is 50% less worst than you, we the fan force FRU to put you back just to make sure nobody break your losing streak record because nobody else deserve to hold that record but you.
Rugby C.S.I. of Australia
In think the only weak link in the team is the COACH. Really, why would you want to pull out the only player in the backline that was breaking the defensive line. The coach should have pulled out Ryder and Vunibaka who did absolutely nothing in the semi final or the whole tournament.
My goodness viliame, the coach should just go back to looking after prisoners but on second thought he just might stuff up, end result prison break.
Lost my voice standing on the side cheering our boys and was really piss-off to see the coach mickey mouse smily face after the game as if he had achived anything - maybe Fiji all time record of no win in the IRB series.
Stupid Stupid coach, with his coach technic he won't even qualify to coach any under 9 team here in Australia.
Very disappointed with the coach.
mainboy of suva
oilei.... boys boys boys....isa

make some tackles lyk da opposition players will neva stand up

fear shud rattle down their spines when they get the ball...no mo baby tackles

Just hav a luk at dis video hw it ws used to be done against all blacks

http://youtube.com/watch?v=GBdpgar1cTk

we can do it again...and evryone knws who can do it......
RITZ of SUVA
Well what went wrong

The first half was great and we lead 14-5

During the half time break, Our players were over confident of winning which so new zealand bounce back to 14-10

Lack of planning for second half by the coach, if you would have seen he wasnt the one doing the talking.

The last try scored by NZ. If you ask why?
When Serevi was there i remember serevi's team was the one who made the last TRY count and we won from NZ. But now that we dont have the magician the opposite is happening to us

SACK THE COACH AND BRING BACK SEREVI
Ratu mai Hillsborough of Auckland
Leps was all right on that game. At least he had realised that for some of his folly he had been reprimanded to second best, and thats why he played his guts out, before he was again sidelined.That was a worst call from the coach.It would have been a better call if Timoci was rested for the final and Nasoni was to replace him. Fiji would have won if sideline decissions were at their best. Milk spilled..again.
I would conclude by saying that Fiji lost because of the COACH - Savou's poor judgement and negligence.Hang him.
JK of new zealand
Please FRU bring back Serevi. Last
years Adelaide 7s,Ryder was THE STAR.
He saved Fiji throughout from the jaws
of death. He was even the man of the match.

Why??? Bcos THE MASTER was there to identify everyones potential,n how the
show must be run.

But now Even withe Star players,we
lose. BRING BACK SEREVI.

He just made his team win the japan 7s.
The commentators say that he was GREAT.
JK of new zealand
Please FRU bring back Serevi. Last
years Adelaide 7s,Ryder was THE STAR.
He saved Fiji throughout from the jaws
of death. He was even the man of the match.

Why??? Bcos THE MASTER was there to identify everyones potential,n how the
show must be run.

But now Even withe Star players,we
lose. BRING BACK SEREVI.

He just made his team win the japan 7s.
The commentators say that he was GREAT.
alan of ltka
i believe the main setback the team came upon was the lack of support play...
their idea of kicking the ball deep into nz's half was a gud idea when they knew that they wernt gud enuf to contest for the kickoffs...
their defense in the first half... was quite impressing as well but it the fire died out in the second half because i reckon that they believe they already have won the game..
i never herd the coach talk about keeping their cool... and remind them that their work has harldy finished yet...
also 1 thing i was shocked to see was the replacement of nepani nabuliwaqa... also another thing was the kick which william ryder did which i feel was so senseless and pathetic...
i believe also that the missing link , the motivation and encouragement and wisdon that serevi gives is missing... which is a fact that noone else can ever provide..
but no matter what it is.. the main reason i see is for the poor performance of the fiji team is that they have lost their trust and believe in GOD...
Maradona of Suva
Please do not blame William Ryder just blame our imprudent coach Joe Savou.
Did any of you notice the half time break against NZ when the camera showed the NZ team with only Gordon Tiejens talking laying down the law or their 2nd half strategy and his players listening and nodding in understanding. Tiejen's was highlighting the areas of weakness in Fiji and referring to his famous notebook which he so often scribbles during all their games.

Then they showed the Fiji team, my goodness everyone was talking and all at them same time. Vunibaka, Ryder, Nabuliwaqa even the water boy had a few words to say and there was Savou nodding in agreement.
Maradona of Suva
Please do not blame William Ryder just blame our imprudent coach Joe Savou.
Did any of you notice the half time break against NZ when the camera showed the NZ team with only Gordon Tiejens talking laying down the law or their 2nd half strategy and his players listening and nodding in understanding. Tiejen's was highlighting the areas of weakness in Fiji and referring to his famous notebook which he so often scribbles during all their games.

Then they showed the Fiji team, my goodness everyone was talking and all at them same time. Vunibaka, Ryder, Nabuliwaqa even the water boy had a few words to say and there was Savou nodding in agreement.
Maradona of Suva
Please do not blame William Ryder just blame our imprudent coach Joe Savou.
Did any of you notice the half time break against NZ when the camera showed the NZ team with only Gordon Tiejens talking laying down the law or their 2nd half strategy and his players listening and nodding in understanding. Tiejen's was highlighting the areas of weakness in Fiji and referring to his famous notebook which he so often scribbles during all their games.

Then they showed the Fiji team, my goodness everyone was talking and all at them same time. Vunibaka, Ryder, Nabuliwaqa even the water boy had a few words to say and there was Savou nodding in agreement.
MAXSTEEL of Suva
Second half all wrong ,breakdown in communications ;They were all smiling during the break ?Coach should have said "Another try " "Game is finished when the final whistle is blown "
Organization in the second half was terrible and some decisicions on replacement were questionable .Give Savou the end of the session and decide if he goes or stays .
depak kumar ( ovalau) of NEW ZEALAND
Why on earth did savou get lepani out whe after a long time he played with so much discipline and courage like a true fijian. i am sure he would have loved to run around tom cama and other nz players. savou should be kicked out bcoz he put roko in who lets face it played a rubbish game like he does always. aimless passes and commiting and the trying to throw magic passes and there is no magic like serevis morale boosting presence on or off the field for the fiji team. savou made us lose by pulling out lepani and putting roko in for no reason at all. he says fatigue, well i dont believe that. lepani was playing with the motobitu in mind and he would have smashed the nzders together with the other six that was on the field. savou lost us the game for the wrong decision hes making in not just the semifianl but in every game, as if he has this dela with roko that he has to play every game, whether we win or lose. thats rubbish, i have faith in vunibaka as captain and all the other players, it shows with the way he talks during halftime. ryder needs to understand what hes playing for and not let his brain takeover the heart of a fijian that he has. Boys na yago ni kaiviti sa bou vagaya. vagataka na yalomuni qai raica na kena macala.
pranish of suva
We are playing so badly that it as come to a point where we feel that we won the Adelaid tournament or something by merely playing to a more acceptable standard.
Savou if you cant win with such talent availible at your disposable, then how on earth would you fare when this players won't be availible.
Say goodbye to the Sevens World Cup next year guys.
pranish of suva
We are playing so badly that it as come to a point where we feel that we won the Adelaid tournament or something by merely playing to a more acceptable standard.
Savou if you cant win with such talent availible at your disposable, then how on earth would you fare when this players won't be availible.
Say goodbye to the Sevens World Cup next year guys.
Silly Vatu of Fiji
Fiji did well but once again it was just an "individual performance" rather then a team effort. Maybe we still suffering from last season when it was just "pass it to Ryder". We have to stop relying on just one or two players to win games for us and focus on how the entire seven can gel and play together as a team.

For me personally, Vunibaka and Maya's contribution was minimal in the forwards and generally our backs lacked undertanding and suport play for each other.

I suggest we try and get back Naba and Naevo for the next leg, as they will add the much needed height and aggression in the forwards. If Naevo is still injured we should seriously look at his younger brother who has been playing exceptionally well for Army on the local 7s scene. Also bring back Nanuku who would add experince and pace to a backline that already has huge potential.
pranish of suva
We are playing so badly that it as come to a point where we feel that we won the Adelaid tournament or something by merely playing to a more acceptable standard.
Savou if you cant win with such talent availible at your disposable, then how on earth would you fare when this players won't be availible.
Say goodbye to the Sevens World Cup next year guys.
tomuka kid of lautoka of usa
ni sa bula vinaka,
great performance by the team.keep the team together so they can gel for the remainder of the series.hit the sand dunes,no stopping now.atleast win the last two series.start preparing for the world cup,thats the big one that we need to win.
as of now,we can pretty well figure it out how the future looks,much better.few changes,i guess and we need to keep working no rest till we win something.untill then moce mada.
GOD BLESS FIJI --GO ALL THE WAY BOYS-.
tomuka kid of lautoka of usa
ni sa bula vinaka,
great performance by the team.keep the team together so they can gel for the remainder of the series.hit the sand dunes,no stopping now.atleast win the last two series.start preparing for the world cup,thats the big one that we need to win.
as of now,we can pretty well figure it out how the future looks,much better.few changes,i guess and we need to keep working no rest till we win something.untill then moce mada.
GOD BLESS FIJI --GO ALL THE WAY BOYS-.
Akuila Naulu of Mosi
The team played very well compared to HK.

We led at half time 14-5 and later on in the game Leps was replaced.

Whether he was replaced due to injury or for any other reason is not known to me at this point in time, however if he was replaced as a technical change then I must say it was a poor call. I believe he was doing vey well and had NZ in sixes and sevens.

Nothing cannot be done now and I believe we just got to move on and improve on mistakes and grey areas before the team travels to England or Scotland, I am not too sure which is first!

We need to continue to support the boys and also FRFU needs to take into consideration people's call. They neet to sit and discuss with 7s great and perhaps some prominent and experience people Like Graham Eden, Dere, Tabulutu and ofcourse Serevi and map out strategy.

We have just lost our footing, but Fiji is Fiji and we will be back on our feet very soon if all like mined person come together.

We need to put our personal difference [if any] aside and think for the people of this country.

Prices of Goods and Services are rocket high and many are disappointed with the results including myself.

Our 7s team, FRFU officials, Serevi and all those who are keenly associated with decesion making MUST PUT THE COUNTRY FIRST.

Personal difference is affecting everyone, players, management and people of this country.

My Indians brothers immediately switched off their TV after Fiji lost.

"I cannot take it", said Babu.

He orded his children not to make noise for his mood is bad.

He continued to complain to me, but I kept quite.

For I knew no matter what is said it is history now.

Again I plead to Fiji Rugby and all like minded to please put the nation first and find out what the public at large wants.

God bless Fiji.
Akuila Naulu of Mosi
The team played very well compared to HK.

We led at half time 14-5 and later on in the game Leps was replaced.

Whether he was replaced due to injury or for any other reason is not known to me at this point in time, however if he was replaced as a technical change then I must say it was a poor call. I believe he was doing vey well and had NZ in sixes and sevens.

Nothing cannot be done now and I believe we just got to move on and improve on mistakes and grey areas before the team travels to England or Scotland, I am not too sure which is first!

We need to continue to support the boys and also FRFU needs to take into consideration people's call. They neet to sit and discuss with 7s great and perhaps some prominent and experience people Like Graham Eden, Dere, Tabulutu and ofcourse Serevi and map out strategy.

We have just lost our footing, but Fiji is Fiji and we will be back on our feet very soon if all like mined person come together.

We need to put our personal difference [if any] aside and think for the people of this country.

Prices of Goods and Services are rocket high and many are disappointed with the results including myself.

Our 7s team, FRFU officials, Serevi and all those who are keenly associated with decesion making MUST PUT THE COUNTRY FIRST.

Personal difference is affecting everyone, players, management and people of this country.

My Indians brothers immediately switched off their TV after Fiji lost.

"I cannot take it", said Babu.

He orded his children not to make noise for his mood is bad.

He continued to complain to me, but I kept quite.

For I knew no matter what is said it is history now.

Again I plead to Fiji Rugby and all like minded to please put the nation first and find out what the public at large wants.

God bless Fiji.
fijination of usa
the team is awesome we just need to get rid of savou and vunibaka and bring on serevi and naevo.
fijination of usa
the team is awesome we just need to get rid of savou and vunibaka and bring on serevi and naevo.
Vusheka of Suva
Team started off well but looked tired in the last 2 mins of the game esp in the breakdowns. One wonders whether the team was fully fit. Savou again made some crucial decisions in the 2nd half. Ryder for some reason just did not want to spark. Overall the team played a little better than in HK.
7's player of SF, CA
Simple idea change the coach and the boys will perform well......we need a new management team for the next leg....it doesn't work no matter what.
Matt of Suva
wrong option by the coach....na cava e biu kina i tuba o Leps he is the one that give NZ a gud run....dont sack the coach just brimg Serevi and he can learn more.....GOOD GAME BOYS>>>
tuibau of Nadera
Without Serevi pulling strings in the background the Fiji team did a hole lot better. Shows that stories about Serevi sabbotaging the team in HK were probably true.
kaivanua ca of uk
change the coach and the whole management,the team is fine but they a missing that final touch which the coach and his companion cant deliver...WillFiji ever win a tournament this year???????
John Kama of Canada
Well,Well, didn't i said that they will get better? Yeah, they almost nail it this time!They will gel as a team and the coach will also get better and this was a much improved team than the one we saw in Hong Kong.Seems to me that they ran the All Black right to the ground, how else can the Boks beats them(All Blacks) for the final?If the Boks and All Blacks had played each other first it may have been a different story? Good game boys and good coaching too!!!!
John Kama of Canada
Well,Well, didn't i said that they will get better? Yeah, they almost nail it this time!They will gel as a team and the coach will also get better and this was a much improved team than the one we saw in Hong Kong.Seems to me that they ran the All Black right to the ground, how else can the Boks beats them(All Blacks) for the final?If the Boks and All Blacks had played each other first it may have been a different story? Good game boys and good coaching too!!!!
Wise Penny of Hamburg, Germany
Thank you Vandamme of Nakasi. Excellent comments and well thought out. I full support you and I think it boils down to the capability of coaching experience Savou has and there is no other way either than just give him his marching order and put Serevi back to where he belong.
Highlander of Suva
Lepani was doing most of the work & was surely the best on the field....but why was he subbed??Ryder, too much fancy, no spark...
sam of suva
leps was doing good but da so called qualified coach thought he was da weak link.i think last week n ex-player was trying 2 sabotage but dis time around Savou himself sabotaged the teams progress.what say readers.this group of players were on the verge of ending da kiwis jinx of wins but lost on da technical side of 7's coaching.ryder is full of fancy.maybe his side step n goose is better worth in da land of the rising sun.a few players hv proved their worth dis time.better luck nxt tym
Vandamme of Nakasi
An improved performance. However, it is obvious that the Coach cannot read the game thus making the tactical blunder of changing the wrong guys at a crucial time during the game. He did the same during the HK 7s...Even the commentator picked that up..So he is useless as a Coach..he needs to go
hanz of suva, samabula
well its a start..after some really not good performances in HonkKong....really i agree tat nabuliwaqa sudnt hav been subed...but still anyway much better game....two more tournaments, two more chances to show tat fiji hav the most creative and best sevens players in the World!
John of Australia
Fiji played an outstanding and a superb game against New Zealand but were just unfortunate. Fiji is improving and is not too far away from the mark.

Just watch for one or two more games and Fiji will start winning.

Thank you boys for your brilliant performance. Keep working harder.
northland of northland
Well the team have improved alot since their HK outing. At last when we play as a team and spread the ball around, the result is what we saw. However it may have been a wrong option to have sent Nabuliwaqa out - He seem to have combine well with Matanavou so as the understanding between each other. Roko is known for his unpredictable pattern even with our own players, thus Matanavou kept on slipping by trying to change the direction/angle of play when Roko is in possession, Matanavou was rather confused of the unpredictable angle Roko was going to take unlike Leps which he have seem to grasp and understood.
Overall I assess it the switch was the weakness and Vunibaka could have been replaced when the tempo and the pace was intense.

Ryder need to be serious, at times he seem to overdo his individual skills. The opposition are aware of his tactics and are always cautious of such players.

By now the coaches and technical staff should be in a position to assess the individual players.

Overall a good outing and when we strike the right tune and playing our flamboyant open rugby with determination and aggressiveness the result is always staisfying.

Anyway - vinaka team
aismace of Suva
well....we did well. that was an improved performance - gud job boys. however, i did not see any SUPPORT PLAY when we made crucial game breaks... i still think the team need to improve on playing as a unit....anyhow, our day will come.....expectations should not be set too high....rather support for the team shud be at its utmost high....coach savou has done well and we shud give credit to him and the team. VINAKA
aismace of Suva
well....we did well. that was an improved performance - gud job boys. however, i did not see any SUPPORT PLAY when we made crucial game breaks... i still think the team need to improve on playing as a unit....anyhow, our day will come.....expectations should not be set too high....rather support for the team shud be at its utmost high....coach savou has done well and we shud give credit to him and the team. VINAKA
Masimasi of Nausori
typical fiji times remains negative even with a much betta performance by the boys. they shud have won. agree with tombstone - leps shud have stayed on and fatty ryder shud have come off. ryder still big disappointment. best go back to japan and eat sushi.
Zelda Elliot of LA
well thank u team fiji for playing well, though we lost, good experience for the boy's, come next tournament we should do better, i dont think anything went wrong, they picked up momentum, plus it was not nil at full time....gud games boy's i am proud of u all, thank u for your commitment to the game, and to the country, God bless u all.....

thank u team fiji.!!!!!
tombstone of LBA of Suva
Poor decisions by sending nabuliwaqa out at such critical point in the game.

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