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Do we need the stars?

FOR two straight weeks, Fiji has been in the finals during the IRB Sevens World Series and lost. Do you think that players such as William Ryder, Lepani Nabuliwaqa, Semisi Naevo and Waisale Serevi should be recalled?
Will the experience help or will it be unfair to the current crop of outstanding young talents?

128 comments so far.

Max of Nadi
YES pliiiiiiiiiiiiizz...these stars are muchly needed in this team esp. the 'maestro'..Savou does not know his job dat well.He's still learning mada ga from the maestro but is leaving him out of his team..C'mon Savou bring him bak in & you'll find the solution.Sa kua mada na varoroga tiko vei iratou na solia tiko na kemui sau,FRU..Me laurai mada na duka tiko i FRU..kauti iratou tale mai na xperienced hands nei Ryder,Misi,Leps kei Revi coach.
bativia of germany
sivia na complain vei keda na kai viti ka kece ga da vaka i ulubale kina,laiva madaga vei savou me vakayacora nonai tavi kua so nida siosio.. esp JOE VANANI , TUI OF GERMANY, AND KAPETANI OF PIRBRIGHT,YOU NEED TO BE EDUCATED, TO SEE CHANGE.
jk of new zealand
FRU SUCKS,for the way they treatedthe king,the one and only,the legend..WAISALE SEREVI.

Lets grant his last wish,for playingin the HK 08. I am sure he has savedthe best for last.

What does Savou or the FRU know about7's??? NOTHING.
LETS HAVE A NATIONAL STRIKE TO GET THE
KING BACK.
pranish of suva
Yes, we do need stars in our sevens team,
If we had manu,caucau and nacewa we would have beaten s.africa and gone on to win the world cup, and thats a fact!
I mean if you still insist on a player like serevi to prove his worth by attending trials there must be something seriously wrong with your intellectual capacity.
In this day and age getting older should not be a excuse not to choose a player if he meets the criteria in whatever sport that may be, just shut up and take him.
Look at JOne Delai winning gold in 100m in samoa. Please dont ask me what is age was because I am not going to tell you a 40 year old did that.
sleeepinggiant of nadi
Yes!yes!yes!git them in.
sleeepinggiant of nadi
The objective is to win! WHATEVER IT TAKES...at the end of the game, the team that wins is all that matters. The current national squad has not been archieving the objective. Get some experienced fellas in. Serevi ain't finished yet. Player and coach ofcourse'
shiv of Fiji
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Gabby Vododuadua of suva
The FRU should be cleaned up,first the building than the officials...and they should apologise to Wai personaly or publicly...e'va'a e sega no Fiji sevens team will ever win a major tournament even if the old horses are brought back....no offence to the team but this is a serious issue,and alot of people will agree with me...anyway ood luck on game this weekend boys!!
Gabby Vododuadua of suva
The FRU should be cleaned up,first the building than the officials...and they should apologise to Wai personaly or publicly...e'va'a e sega no Fiji sevens team will ever win a major tournament even if the old horses are brought back....no offence to the team but this is a serious issue,and alot of people will agree with me...anyway ood luck on game this weekend boys!!
Ben of Iraq
Well done Savou and our Fiji Warriors,,,,,You all doing our Fiji proud.Win or lose,youre still our best players,,theres a saying that goes like,,,Vosa na cagi,cakacaka na buno,,all da best brothers,levu ga na back stab veikeda na va vosavosa tiko.
Ben of Iraq
Well done Savou and our Fiji Warriors,,,,,You all doing our Fiji proud.Win or lose,youre still our best players,,theres a saying that goes like,,,Vosa na cagi,cakacaka na buno,,all da best brothers,levu ga na back stab veikeda na va vosavosa tiko.
GAUMAGIK of Suva
DEFINITELY!!!! No two ways about it!!!
Satish Kumar of Sigatoka
Why not.......we have to blend youth with experience in order to get desired results and remain competitive in the IRB series.
Satish Kumar of Sigatoka
Why not.......we have to blend youth with experience in order to get desired results and remain competitive in the IRB series.
suliasi of us
i prefer to get those old war horses back like naevo,leps,ryder,small,and ratu mo volavola.and few new kids on block .all de best boys in the up comingtourney
suliasi of us
i prefer to get those old war horses back like naevo,leps,ryder,small,and rat mo volavola.and few new kids on block .all de best boysin the up coming
suliasi of us
i prefer to get those old war horses back like naevo,leps,ryder,small,and rat mo volavola.and few new kids on block .all de best boysin the up coming
Finley of Ballard
nice to see fans beomming professional rugby players.
Stars already have the mental just need to blend and made fit
Karua of NZ
Yes, we need stars to win the 7's series,
Kua ni levu tale tiko na va sonasona vei kemudou na FRU...Dou vei C**.
truewarrior of suva
Both serevi and savou need to blend their ideas and strength.Enough of dirty politics within.I would suggest for team building exercise, all join together-clean and paint FRU building.I dont know,whether FRU Board have realized that their building image speaks of what kind of people working within.It's dirty and dull,clean up campaign is required urgently
truewarrior of suva
Both serevi and savou need to blend their ideas and strength.Enough of dirty politics within.I would suggest for team building exercise, all join together-clean and paint FRU building.I dont know,whether FRU Board have realized that their building image speaks of what kind of people working within.It's dirty and dull,clean up campaign is required urgently
sudhaiya na vasu of Suva Fiji
GET THEM IN ... NO TWO WAYS ABOUT IT ... GET THEM IN NOW!
Savou should know that things are changing slowly and before we always put the blame on the players but now it is the coaches that are getting the boot. The past World cup is an example of some very well known coaches in the world getting the boot for losing.
It can happen to you too!
kapeteni filipe of pirbright
what i believe is that nothing is wrong with the new players. not bad! not bad! what i think is that they need the lord,not only when they play but everyday life, who will strengthen them and if its Gods will for the old players to don the fiji jersey, well so be it...let Gods will be done not of our own....thats all...trust in the lord and he will grant you the desires of your heart....

vinaka vakalevu...
Vilimone Nailotei of Japan
Take for example if we look at big teams in the world e.g Brazil in soccer...they call in their professional players from around the world like in the world cup.

Well for Fiji Sevens is like Soccer to Brazil (Put $ as constant in this assumption). Serevi, Ryder, Nabuliwaqa and Naevo are class of their own.

I am humbly requesting if Savou assess the current weaknesses in the team and rope in any of the above players who meet his game strategy. I think Serevi will definitely fit in any where and he has been playing with Nabuliwaqa consistently with good results.

I know there are rules for selection and with all due respect as we see in the real world rules does not solve all the problems. In this case it is aplying the most appropriate strategy in light of the current situation...2 finals both losses...weak defense.

Player who can read the game - Serevi
Good defensive player...can create opportunities ....Nabuliwaqa...work on his discipline....can use him as an impact player.

Anyway good luck in Wellington.
jo of fiji
without Caucau and afew other stars Fiji managed to reach the quarters so this team can do it
Lovett of U.S.A
I am sure that equal and fair chances were given to all 7's players during trials & selections for a Digicel 7's Fiji Rugby Team, SO WHERE WERE THE STARS DURING TRIALS????????? This new young team has proved twice that they can reach IRB finals, now they need Fiji's support and guidence to help them win. These stars had their chances last year and lost Fiji the IRB TITLE now it's time to give our young team a chance to prove themselves. And Savou, you are doing a wonderful job. Vinaka Boys...All the Best in Wellington and see u in San Diego. God Bless.
Abhi of Australia
Fiji should not go all out, guns blazing with a new and young team. There is nothing wrong with including new players in the team but they need guidance, which they will get from experienced players like Serevi, Ryder and Naevo. So chuck in a few experienced players for the better of the team and see the Fijian magic as it should be.
leo of savusavu
on ga boyz...dau levu na vosa,sa qai dau solia valevu ga mai na guts...all the best in Wellington&San Diego...Jah Bless...
sudhaiya na vasu of Suva Fiji
Why not the FRU give Serevi the young players to groom them up and bring the experience ones to the Fiji Team? So that we can have an A team and a back up one!
To gel the young boys together in Wellington is not right. That is the place for battle, not for trying out combinations or trying to experiment some new things that can lift the coach`s name up. Savou should remember that we are watching, Fiji team should not go into Wellington as a trying or testing out combi`s, you are going out there to battle and to win.
These teams in the IRB are changing the system of play that was invented by Tu Kiti. Now they are getting into the ruck and maul system and it is the only way they can defeat Fiji.
The four main key things that Tu Kiti always stress are; 1. Ball handling 2. Ball passing 3. Support play 4. Crunching tackles. Put the ball on your free side so when you are tackled, flick the ball to anywhere behind you, there will always be a fijian hand there to receive. They love to run the ball and love to pass the ball and love to tackle. This is the flavor of 7`s rugby that no one can change. To structurise the seven`s game is to kill the game itself. You can change the system of 15 but not seven, you change it, you are starting to kill it. Plis put the flavor back into the game, for the sake of our late Tu Kiti and Fiji as a whole! With those flavors on, win or lose, you will be always the team to watch all over the world.
Last but not the least, fitness is still below par in watching the Lautoka tournament apart from the ole war horse of Vunibaka surprisingly but is a sure do for Hong Kong!
GO FIJI GO!
Lewa of Lautoka
Hey
we need FIJI to be at the top table, as we can see that FIJI is on the second that shows the lack of support from FIJI. We all know that we got the MELROSE CUP who BRINGS IT ON the move it's those HEROS. Why did the FRU wants to change the procedure or the players? Pliz let those Hero be part of the team Sir-revi, Ryder, Naevo,& Nabuliwaqa,as I know this Heros like everybody says VEIKILAI QITOQITO.
I have watch the TOTAL SPORTS today{sunday 2 O'clock}I feel sorry for
Sir-revi he said that Hong Kong is where he is started, I beg the FRU let him finish his game and the PLAN he got. After the season of SEVENS let him be the coach for FIJI I don't want his skills to be drawn out of the BELOVED COUNTRY. If the FRU won't let these HEROS on the team the team won't be a successful one.

PLIZ I BEG YOU THE FRU LET THE HEROS BACK, FOR SURE THEY WILL BRING FIJI IN THAT POSITION AND DON'T LET FIJI DOWN THE DRAIN

I HOPE THAT YOU WILL ACCEPT THE COMMENTS FROM lAUTOKA

MAY GOD BLESS THE TEAM AND THE FRU
tj of fiji
Whatwe need to work towards is defending the 7's World Cup 7's.
So lets play smart & expose a few talent- but there are talented players that FRB should not ignore - not only these players are talented but are GOD gifted players. So use these players & they will show the rest of the world that the Lord is GREAT
Keep these big guns for Honk Kong- & give the rest of the 7's boys a taste of the 7'c circuit for Wellington & USA
Didn't we won the 7's World Cup by have big guns playing for FIJI

FRB pls think FIJI

I always hav being & will be a Fiji support.
tj of fiji
Whatwe need to work towards is defending the 7's World Cup 7's.
So lets play smart & expose a few talent- but there are talented players that FRB should not ignore - not only these players are talented but are GOD gifted players. So use these players & they will show the rest of the world that the Lord is GREAT
Keep these big guns for Honk Kong- & give the rest of the 7's boys a taste of the 7'c circuit for Wellington & USA
Didn't we won the 7's World Cup by have big guns playing for FIJI

FRB pls think FIJI

I always hav being & will be a Fiji support.
Finley of Ballard
the only common asset that makes a star is that when they enter the field of their proffession they know no other than themselves to be the man of the game...there is a huge gap between a fighter and a warrior.
warriorss have a an attitude that is almost inborn that their performance will make or brake the team they never say die and they will not count their loses..and take take no prisoners
such men as the likes of noa nadruku vesito,dere caucau,delasau including the three names mentioned to name a few.
these who have become the face of our sevens team.....we are in need of such attitudes in our players.
besides rider and serevi who have exceptional skills the fundamental basics of sevens and fifteens are there... the question is how can we harness this trait from the reps.
but ill tell you who wants to be the star of all these....they who sit in their comfy stools to name a few....you can imagin thev rest.
saj of ba
yes fiji 7s needs some stars but if they still contracted 2 their various clubs at least make use of Leps Nabuliwaqa he's available& is fit& strong enough to make a come back.
saj of ba
yes fiji 7s needs some stars but if they still contracted 2 their various clubs at least make use of Leps Nabuliwaqa he's available& is fit& strong enough to make a come back.
Riyaz Azam of Votualevu,Nadi
I think we are underestimating the young talents. If they can beat all team than why not NZ.I have a message for the Fiji Rugby Team " THE RACE IS NOT OVER BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT WON YET..!!
rzmatz of fiji
Groom for the future has been a cliche. But 2008 was 2000,2001,2002,2003,2004 etc's future.
C'mon lets just get the best..coach , players etc 'cause 2008 was a future. Some reknowned announcer said that Ryders defence is suspect...okay what about the superlative offence that Ryder posses.
You cannot win by just defending. The score board reflect offensive prowess.
cho! of suva
May be yes or may be no but it really depends on the team management. Had Waisale or Tiejen for that matter was involved in the same team, we would have got different result. Just look back to the recent 15 world cup. Public and media speculation say that we need Rupeni, Isa Nacewa, Deacon Manu etc etc in order for Fiji to win. Whithout them, what did we achieved? Great! I do not believe in stars because rugby is about 200% team work of 7 or 15 real men (not individuals or boys) in the ground, all around super physical fitness, extra stamina, determination, guts, intelligent, values, intergrity, faith, discipline, patience, good health, humility, sound mind, leadership skills etc etc. Its all about life in totality designed by the victory giver, the Amighty God. If a star meets those criterias, then there is no reason why he should not be included. There must be one rule for all - not one rule for others and another for some. This is one huge breakrough the FRU applied during the last world cup. Hopefully this will continue. To conlcude I believe the management knows what to do - its so obvious if we analyse the 2 games against NZ. But we cannot fix it, then I humbly and kindly demand the reinstatement of Wai in the 7's team management. His strongest asset in motivation. When all things are equal with other team, the only last card is motivation-that is where no one beats Wai. When he speaks everyone rises. He demands it because he lives it. He knows where his weakness are and he will surely improve from there may be not as player but as full time coach. The stone that the builder rejeted will be used as conerstone of the home. I rest my case. I wish you well the 7's team and management for a succcessful new year.
Ricky Eddie of Gizo Hospital
Fiji is a strongest team compare to others even NZ.For Fiji to win again it should be more than 100 percent fit in all forms with very strong determination and very strong team spirit, then you'll see fiji players will run the game like hell because everthing comes so easily and win easily.
I am a strong fijian team supporter.
Vinaka.
kem kulu ko of sac usa
vina valevu na waqe ra boys totoka na waqe mei george qa dubai.vei mu kece na tata becia ko na timi sivia na vamacala yavu tam raka.mu masu ga va levu.
Elenoa of Wellington
you cant depend on old stars for too long you have got to develop new players and new stars soon. so there!
Elenoa of Wellington
you cant depend on old stars for too long you have got to develop new players and new stars soon. so there!
S.BASIYALO of BALAD,IRAQ
VINA VALEVU NA WAQE BOYS.RUP,TUVA,BA,UMI,Karuwani...MOSI
ME NOMUDOU NA KALOUGATA.
S.BASIYALO of BALAD ,IRAQ
vina valevu na waqe ra huravou mai Dubai,George Vakabibi veikemudou na NADRO BOYS........VINAKA HUNTER.
Northland of Northland
Why do you mention "Do we need the Stars". Well the phrase says it all - you/we associate someone with 'star status' because of their performance and contribution to a team produces the intended result even at times beyond our expectations, thus the staus. The FRU groomed Leps to this status so as others now the coach thinks otherwise to prove their worth in the national sevens in Nadi. Probaly more time may be utilised on psychologist to star players [with weak personal capabilites] than injecting skills time & days on new members. Leps is considered a star ahead of our dropped sevens captain [Naba] yet he has a attitude or personal downfall yet the coach differ it from Leps??
So the FRU identified the weakness, so what was done to players like Leps over the period to ractify his weakness??While other star players are on contrat, while leps is not - the coach decided to drop him after the suspension expired, now he is back at top level competion yet he is still required to prove his worth?? rather confused....
Anyway vinaka.
Northland of Northland
Why do you mention "Do we need the Stars". Well the phrase says it all - you/we associate someone with 'star status' because of their performance and contribution to a team produces the intended result even at times beyond our expectations, thus the staus. The FRU groomed Leps to this status so as others now the coach thinks otherwise to prove their worth in the national sevens in Nadi. Probaly more time may be utilised on psychologist to star players [with weak personal capabilites] than injecting skills time & days on new members. Leps is considered a star ahead of our dropped sevens captain [Naba] yet he has a attitude or personal downfall yet the coach differ it from Leps??
So the FRU identified the weakness, so what was done to players like Leps over the period to ractify his weakness??While other star players are on contrat, while leps is not - the coach decided to drop him after the suspension expired, now he is back at top level competion yet he is still required to prove his worth?? rather confused....
Anyway vinaka.
Northland of Northland
Why do you mention "Do we need the Stars". Well the phrase says it all - you/we associate someone with 'star status' because of their performance and contribution to a team produces the intended result even at times beyond our expectations, thus the staus. The FRU groomed Leps to this status so as others now the coach thinks otherwise to prove their worth in the national sevens in Nadi. Probaly more time may be utilised on psychologist to star players [with weak personal capabilites] than injecting skills time & days on new members. Leps is considered a star ahead of our dropped sevens captain [Naba] yet he has a attitude or personal downfall yet the coach differ it from Leps??
So the FRU identified the weakness, so what was done to players like Leps over the period to ractify his weakness??While other star players are on contrat, while leps is not - the coach decided to drop him after the suspension expired, now he is back at top level competion yet he is still required to prove his worth?? rather confused....
Anyway vinaka.
Nafish of Oz of Melbourne
It realy bugs me when FIJI LOOSES to NZ. The present team can beat them if they only discipline themselves a little more... Nothing pleases me more than to see a HARD (& CLEAN) game..thats right, smash the *****tt out them! but do it the right and proper way!!
Nafish of Oz of Melbourne
It realy bugs me when FIJI LOOSES to NZ. The present team can beat them if they only discipline themselves a little more... Nothing pleases me more than to see a HARD (& CLEAN) game..thats right, smash the *****tt out them! but do it the right and proper way!!
coolgal of fiji
yes'''''''''i think so coz serevi is avery experinced player and also he could the teams mor al'' in the tournament coz in order to win i think the input should be goood inorder to get a good pro duct''''''''
coconut of NZ
The current team have made the finals on both occasions and that itself is an achievement. NZ's goal is to beat Fiji and they use every trick in the book to do this, including using NZ based Fijians as oppositions during training sessions. You will never see Tietjens smile more until he beats Fiji. Our weakness is in our discipline( we give away too many freebees) and our fitness. If you can smash them, you rattle them and in order to do that you need to be super fit. Everything else comes natural( Fijian flare). No offense to the stars but sometimes they think the name is good enough to make the team. This is where the gaps open up. If you have pride in you country put your hands up and lead from the front. Think of the amount of television sets that get smashed around the world when Tietjen smiles.
ganesh of tavua
i think they should not be recalled because our players can do well in irb and will make us proud.i think that they will beat new zealand.
Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
Yes, yes, yes...I do agree with my friends......get the Maestro back.....we just can't let the inexperience players go out there in a bid to win a tournament....if we loose, a simple excuse is that we won't be able to get a winning combination overnight. Stop making excuse....bring in the old hands, with the mixer of younger players, in a bid to win a tournament. It's is really painful to see our players loose from this Kiwi team....have seen in the news that Serevi, "the king of sevens" is willing to help J. Savou, why is there now reaction from Savou. Commom, we don't want to see our sevens team, getting beaten now and then. I plea with this sevens management to get, Serevi back. He has got a magic touch, he'll be able to draw players to the team, whereas now we can see players are not making an effort, excusing that they have heavy club commitments......"""Bring Back Maestro""
Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
Yes, yes, yes...I do agree with my friends......get the Maestro back.....we just can't let let the inexperience players go out there in a bid to win a tournament....if we loose, a simple excuse is that we won't vbe able to get a winning combination overnight. Stop making excuse....bring in the old hands, with the mixer of younger players, in a bid to win a tournament. It's is really painfull to see our players loose from this Kiwi team....have seen in the news that Serevi, "the king of sevens" is willing to help J. Savou, why is there now reaction from Savou. Commom, we don't want to see our sevens team, getting beaten now and then. I plea with this sevens management to get, Serevi back. He has got a magic touch, he'll be able to draw players to the team, whereas now we can see players are not making an effort, excusing that they have heavy club commitments......"""Bring Back Maestro""
Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
Yes, yes, yes...I do agree with my friends......get the Maestro back.....we just can't let let the inexperience players go out there in a bid to win a tournament....if we loose, a simple excuse is that we won't vbe able to get a winning combination overnight. Stop making excuse....bring in the old hands, with the mixer of younger players, in a bid to win a tournament. It's is really painfull to see our players loose from this Kiwi team....have seen in the news that Serevi, "the king of sevens" is willing to help J. Savou, why is there now reaction from Savou. Commom, we don't want to see our sevens team, getting beaten now and then. I plea with this sevens management to get, Serevi back. He has got a magic touch, he'll be able to draw players to the team, whereas now we can see players are not making an effort, excusing that they have heavy club commitments......"""Bring Back Maestro""
Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
Yes, yes, yes...I do agree with my friends......get the Maestro back.....we just can't let let the inexperience players go out there in a bid to win a tournament....if we loose, a simple excuse is that we won't vbe able to get a winning combination overnight. Stop making excuse....bring in the old hands, with the mixer of younger players, in a bid to win a tournament. It's is really painfull to see our players loose from this Kiwi team....have seen in the news that Serevi, "the king of sevens" is willing to help J. Savou, why is there now reaction from Savou. Commom, we don't want to see our sevens team, getting beaten now and then. I plea with this sevens management to get, Serevi back. He has got a magic touch, he'll be able to draw players to the team, whereas now we can see players are not making an effort, excusing that they have heavy club commitments......"""Bring Back Maestro""
KabenSaukuru of lautoka
the current players are good-give them time to gel in and time to improve on their weakness, maybe Savou should look for a fast winger..he shud try Watekini Vunisa of the Yasawa 7's Team.
tui of germany
YES OF COURSE WE DO NEED THOSE PLAYERS. C'MON, IT'S A FACT. WITOUT EM' WE AINT' GOIN NOWEA. BRING SEREVI BAC MAHNN. TIS AINT' A JOKE NOMOA, WE'RE REALLY GOIN' NOWEA..TIS TEAM LACKS EXPERIENCE. WE R THE KING OF SEVENS AND PLEASE LET US REMAIN THE KING OF SEVENS. BRING BACK THE XPERIENCED PLAYERS N WE'RE SURELY GOING TO STAMP OUR MARK AGAIN IN WATEVER TURF WE PLAY IN....GO FIJI GO, GOD BLESS FIJI!! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU OL'..CHEERS
tomasi yabakiono of un mission in sudan,yambio
yes,100%WE NEED TO DRAFT IN EXPERIANCE PLAYERS WITH A SPECIALIST COACH WHO ALREADY MADE THERE MARK IN THE SEVENS ARENA IN THE PAST.THE MAESTRO,KING OF SEVEN[MR SMALL]SHOULD BE THE RIGHT AND IDEAL CHOICE TO BRING US BACK TO THE TOP TO ASSIT SAVOU AS ASSITANT COACH AND PLAYER.BRING BACK THE LIKES OF RYDER,LEPANI AND MAN MONTAIN,NAEVO TO BOOST THE MORAL OF THE NEW,YOUNG TALENTED PLAYERS WHO ALREADY IN THE SQUAD.SOME CAN PERFORM ACCORDING TO THEIR EXPERIANCE,SPEED AND BUILD BUT IN THE END THY WILL NOT LAST AND THEY WONT BRING GLORY TO THE NATION,BUT SOME LIKE THOSE I,VE ALREADY MENTION THEY CAN PERFORM WITH THE BEST OF THERE ABILITY AND GUTS AND FIGHT TILL THE LAST WHISTLE AND TAKE WHAT EVER COMES TO BRING BACK GLORY TO THE NATION.THEY ALREADY DONE THIS BEFORE AND STILL THEY CAN DO IT AGAING IF THEY A GIVEN ANOTHER HONOURABLE CHANCE.C'mon FIJI BE PROUD AND BRING BACK THE LOST GLORY,ONLY ONE CAN DO THAT,THE ONE THAT FEAR GOD,HUMBLE HIMSELF AND ACCEPT LORD JESUS AS HIS PERSONAL SAVIOUR.THANKS SO LONG FRIEND,MERRY X-MAS AND A HHAPPY NEW YEAR.
tomasi yabakiono of un mission in sudan,yambio
yes,100%WE NEED TO DRAFT IN EXPERIANCE PLAYERS WITH A SPECIALIST COACH WHO ALREADY MADE THERE MARK IN THE SEVENS ARENA IN THE PAST.THE MAESTRO,KING OF SEVEN[MR SMALL]SHOULD BE THE RIGHT AND IDEAL CHOICE TO BRING US BACK TO THE TOP TO ASSIT SAVOU AS ASSITANT COACH AND PLAYER.BRING BACK THE LIKES OF RYDER,LEPANI AND MAN MONTAIN,NAEVO TO BOOST THE MORAL OF THE NEW,YOUNG TALENTED PLAYERS WHO ALREADY IN THE SQUAD.SOME CAN PERFORM ACCORDING TO THEIR EXPERIANCE,SPEED AND BUILD BUT IN THE END THY WILL NOT LAST AND THEY WONT BRING GLORY TO THE NATION,BUT SOME LIKE THOSE I,VE ALREADY MENTION THEY CAN PERFORM WITH THE BEST OF THERE ABILITY AND GUTS AND FIGHT TILL THE LAST WHISTLE AND TAKE WHAT EVER COMES TO BRING BACK GLORY TO THE NATION.THEY ALREADY DONE THIS BEFORE AND STILL THEY CAN DO IT AGAING IF THEY A GIVEN ANOTHER HONOURABLE CHANCE.C'mon FIJI BE PROUD AND BRING BACK THE LOST GLORY,ONLY ONE CAN DO THAT,THE ONE THAT FEAR GOD,HUMBLE HIMSELF AND ACCEPT LORD JESUS AS HIS PERSONAL SAVIOUR.THANKS SO LONG FRIEND,MERRY X-MAS AND A HHAPPY NEW YEAR.
filipe baleikoro of Suva
kaiviti
I just want to give a big vinaka to the boys.Eventhough they reach the final,they lost.What iam trying to say is that if that same new boys was under the coaching and supervision of Serevi,definately they can excute both the mission.Exclude Ryder,Leps an Misi,only Serevi can teach the boys on how to counter the Kiwis.And if the other three included,i am not surprise come they win the Wellington.
Tu Sireli,Maraia & Delaibatiki of Nabua
Let us support Ca current team...!!
Tu Sireli,Maraia & Delaibatiki of Nabua
Let us support Ca current team...!!
Maikeli Tokalauvere of United Arab Emirates
Watching the 2 tournaments, Dubai and George, Fiji 7s teams main weakness is there is playmaker, speed and to much individual, ball retention and killing the ball in ruck situation. Seven is a joy & entertain to watch but not nowadays, more like 15s!!! Players seem to be rather really cautious of the New Zealand Players..NZ players are fast, fit and daring to win, which the Fijian players are not having. Seeing the S. Africa tournament, final was really shocking to see Fiji players strolling instead of showing off their class which they are best renowned for.
We know that Fiji team is packed with the new faces, but that is not an excuse excuse, team has to be confident & have heart to win.
I think there is no commander/General in the field as there used to be in the other tournaments, who can guide a team in every minute.
Getting back, the great Maestro, Sirevi, William Ryder, Lepani N and Semisi Naevo would do great changes in this current Fiji sevens team.
It’s not too late to get back into tracks once again.
Leave aside your personnel reasons, if there’s any.
Get back the experience hands into Fiji Team to stir Fiji into Victories and back to the top of the points tables.
I was in this Emirates sponsored pavilion during the Dubai 7s, everyone was just shaking their head when Maestro Serevi guide his team to win the final they quote:- if Fiji send 4 Fijian teams it will all reach the final.
Best of all wishes and Good luck to the Savou & the Fiji Team.
Die Hard Fiji Fan of USA
I am happy with the boys reaching the finals and all that but the IRB series is no place to be developing new talent. It is the battle field where we need to do what we do best - entertain and win, not watch yellow cards. Maybe a handful of new players should be developed along side the experienced players, to be nourished and guided. It seems that the rookies outnumber the veterans. Thats how Serevi got to be where he is today playing along side the Vets with the likes of the Raluni brothers, and Tom Cama Snr just to name a few. The rookies need someone to led them not only on the field but also off the field. Ryder was nourished by Serevi, now we need Ryder to play and help other up comming stars, thats why we need him along side the other Vets like Naevo. Just my 2 cents. vinaka
drodrolagi 08 of melbourne
Fiji is going through a phase where they need to develop new up and coming talent. To lose to NZ twice in the final without the experience of ryder, serevi etc,so its a huge step for Fiji Rugby, the talent is there and it takes time to gel together. Fiji needs to be patient and watch these young man develop into superstars,these players are different they are a class of their own,Fiji should encourage them and not put pressure. I think at this time fiji rugby should just develop players since we did very well in the RWC and so we need to maintain the exposure we showed in the world stage,introduce them to the international stage so that we dont have any problems when playing countries like aus,nz,south africa in 15's and also 7's. Development is the keyword people, winning is'nt everything.

God Bless Fiji and its beautiful people.
drodrolagi 08 of melbourne
Fiji is going through a phase where they need to develop new up and coming talent. To lose to NZ twice in the final without the experience of ryder, serevi etc,so its a huge step for Fiji Rugby, the talent is there and it takes time to gel together. Fiji needs to be patient and watch these young man develop into superstars,these players are different they are a class of their own,Fiji should encourage them and not put pressure. I think at this time fiji rugby should just develop players since we did very well in the RWC and so we need to maintain the exposure we showed in the world stage,introduce them to the international stage so that we dont have any problems when playing countries like aus,nz,south africa in 15's and also 7's. Development is the keyword people, winning is'nt everything.

God Bless Fiji and its beautiful people.
drodrolagi of melbourne
Fiji is going through a phase where they need to develop new up and coming talent. To lose to NZ twice in the final without the experience of ryder, serevi etc,so its a huge step for Fiji Rugby, the talent is there and it takes time to gel together. Fiji needs to be patient and watch these young man develop into superstars,these players are different they are a class of their own,Fiji should encourage them and not put pressure. I think at this time fiji rugby should just develop players since we did very well in the RWC and so we need to maintain the exposure we showed in the world stage,introduce them to the international stage so that we dont have any problems when playing countries like aus,nz,south africa in 15's and also 7's. Development is the keyword people, winning is'nt everything.

God Bless Fiji and its beautiful people.
drodrolagi of melbourne
Fiji is going through a phase where they need to develop new up and coming talent. To lose to NZ twice in the final without the experience of ryder, serevi etc,so its a huge step for Fiji Rugby, the talent is there and it takes time to gel together. Fiji needs to be patient and watch these young man develop into superstars,these players are different they are a class of their own,Fiji should encourage them and not put pressure. I think at this time fiji rugby should just develop players since we did very well in the RWC and so we need to maintain the exposure we showed in the world stage,introduce them to the international stage so that we dont have any problems when playing countries like aus,nz,south africa in 15's and also 7's. Development is the keyword people, winning is'nt everything.

God Bless Fiji and its beautiful people.
asish sharma of u.s.a. california
we need the stars, what are the young ones going to learn if no one teaches them what to do. i think the big guns should give em some techniques to use or play themselves.
Jese Leeroy of USA
Can Veidreyaki shut up! He is a non issue and don't know what he is talking about.

Fluke coach.
Jese Leeroy of USA
Can Veidreyaki shut up! He is a non issue and don't know what he is talking about.

Fluke coach.
DEL'S OF SAC. CA. USA of USA
We realy need them for the next seven tournament. coz they produce tons of experience on the field. Merry christmas and happy new year to you all. Specialy my TAUVU who commments from Lakeba in LAU. MOME SA MALO A BULA MAITAU, LEVU TIKO MADA GA A KEMU MAOLI ENA SIGA NI SUCU OQO. OQO E SACRAMENTO CA. NA VANUA VAKA NAMARA, E TAILEVU. IO, SA MALO E.
DEL'S OF SAC. CA. USA of USA
we realy need them to put us back on top of the IRB seven. MERRY CHRITMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL. NISA MOCE.
Sike of Suva
We need two or three experience players in the current squad. We sshould start our build up for the 2009 World Cup. The coach should ask Mr Serevis advise as we need a very good team to represent us to the rest of the IRB tournment. This is not Mr Savou's team, it is our FIJI team and he should seek advise from the Sevens Master and other former player.

Those new players need some guidness from the Sevens Master himself. I plead to Mr Savou to work with Serevi for the benefit of FIJI.
Naveen Kumar of New Zealand
Give young players the chance they will prove it.

Merry Xmas and a Happy New year.
Jojo
All the players are good BUT when the FRU becomes too personal and start dropping good and talented players that is the biggest problem.
J.MAREAU of Lathrop,CA U.S.A
VINAKA VAKALEVU NA QITO BOYS,TOVOLEA TALE MADA.SEGA NI DUA NA KA E DREDRE,IA ME RATOU QAI CURU GA MAI O NABULIWAQA,RYDER KEI NAEVO SA QAI TOTOKA SARA.GOD BLESS FIJI.
vuremai 2ts of Labasa
We cannot rely on this players for the rest of the future of fiji 7s.We need to groom those young players to be better than Ryder,Serevi,Naevo but its time consuming but its for the sake of fiji 7s in the long term.
We need to support the team and most of all BELIEVE in each and everyone of this young and talented players
Malakai Sevudredre of 11 Ritova Street, Off Rewa Street, Suva or Nawaikama House, Navuloa, Bureta, Ovalau, Lomaiviti Group
GO FIJI GO!

Bring back the old warhorses like Serevi, Naevo, Ryder, Nabuliwaqa to teach the young guns a few tricks of the trade and when all the tricks of the trade have sunk in, then, we do not release them...WE LET THEM LOOSE to get back the IRB 7s RUGBY WORLD CUP that rightly belongs on the shelf of the cupboards of the office at Gordon Street, Suva in my beloved islands of Fiji
Malakai Sevudredre of 11 Ritova Street, Off Rewa Street, Suva or Nawaikama House, Navuloa, Bureta, Ovalau, Lomaiviti Group
GO FIJI GO!

Bring back the old warhorses like Serevi, Naevo, Ryder, Nabuliwaqa to teach the young guns a few tricks of the trade and when all the tricks of the trade have sunk in, then, we do not release them...WE LET THEM LOOSE to get back the IRB 7s RUGBY WORLD CUP that rightly belongs on the shelf of the cupboards of the office at Gordon Street, Suva in my beloved islands of Fiji
fijination of hawaii
bring the og's back serevi, ryder,naevo and lepani the young boyz are doing a great job now they just need that guidance and leadership from the older players.we need them now so we can win the rest of the tourney.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

FLYING FIJIAN...CATCH US IF U CAN.!!!
fijination of hawaii
bring the og's back serevi, ryder,naevo and lepani the young boyz are doing a great job now they just need that guidance and leadership from the older players.we need them now so we can win the rest of the tourney.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR.

FLYING FIJIAN...CATCH US IF U CAN.!!!
semi aka Brine Habana of dubai- al ain
all the new players did very well, however, fiji can not afford to just throw out the experiece it had laboured for, for a long time. fiji has groomed too many good players but now to the disposal of other overseas teams because of lack of appreciation. instead of encouraging them to improve on their weaknesses found,they are dropped out.please FRU stop such treatment its not working. inshala wellington cup will go to fiji.
semi aka Brine Habana of dubai- al ain
all the new players did very well, however, fiji can not afford to just throw out the experiece it had laboured for, for a long time. fiji has groomed too many good players but now to the disposal of other overseas teams because of lack of appreciation. instead of encouraging them to improve on their weaknesses found,they are dropped out.please FRU stop such treatment its not working. inshala wellington cup will go to fiji.
semi habana of dubai
please give another chance to my hero buliwaqa, he is the best and serevi with him ,ALL IS WELL. thanks
semi habana of dubai
please give another chance to my hero buliwaqa, he is the best and serevi with him ,ALL IS WELL. thanks
Bonzi Mate of Petaluma,Ca,USA.
Well, I!m thanking the boys for the job well done so far(Dubai&George 7s)I think we should bring Naevo back as our lineout jumper&contesting the kickoff,another prop forward be like Naqelevuki who can breakoff tackles and a hooker who have the likes of Vesi Rauluni who are hungry for the ball all the time.These three forwards are all ball hunters,sure tacklers,they can break off tackles and score tries.At halfback,Ryder is the best person for that position.Playmakers position is somebody we can rely to who can read the game well(both on attack&defence),a good kicker,good skills on both hands&feet and I think the selectors have to look for somebody like Tukai Seru.Find somebody on the roving position like Vili Rauluni or Noa Nadruku who can sneak and darting into the gap &have a swerving run to create space for his winger.Bolavucu is my man for the wing position,he knows when to run and when to pass and also he!s got the speed with him.I!m just like picturing a team which I think if we can find a team and get the players with some sorts of attitude and skills like of those that I!ve just mentioned,I think it would be great.Give them good preparation and every player be given what task to do in the field.Know your position and do what you have to do and do it good.Vakasama walega ya!Vinaka vakalevu Fiji boys na qito...see you guys in San Diego next year Feb 2008.
troydee of rakiraki
NOW ITS TIME TO GET THIS PLAYER TOGETHER AND GET YOUR GAME PLAN GOING,NO TIME FOR NEW PLAYERS HERE .IF YOU WANT NEW PLAYERS THAN DO IT WELL BEFORE THIS SERIES START.NOT NOW PLEASE ITS TO LATE.WE WANT SOME BIG SCORE LINE LIKE IN 60 OR 70 PLUS NO 15 AND 23.HOW THE HELL YOU CAN SAY THIS IS A GOOD TIME ONLY NANUKU WITH SPEED WHO CAN BREAK THE SOUND OF SPEED MACH 1.GOD HELP THIS POOR SELECTERS.THEY NEED TRAINING AND RUST FREE.
BOLAVUCU,JONE,SEREVI,BOBO CALL THEM NOW GET THEY HELP TO WIN.DON'T WASTE TEX PAYERS MONEY YOU FOOLS.
troydee of rakiraki
Now its always the same problem every year,loss loss loss abd big losser.Why can't we just pick some experience fast strong players and go get the title back,no faq around here with your bull shit.call good players back get speed from BOBO,One month is no time to train new kids.REMEMBER ITS WELLINGTON SEVEN DON'T FOOL YOUR SELF.WE GOT THE TOOLS.USE THEM DON'T LET THEM RUST.one think i know you guys go there with this new players,you will faq up big time.
why can't some body think of winnig them training new player.WE NEED IS A SURGORN.OTHER COUNTRIES ARE LAUGHING AT US.SO DO SOMETIME THING.
troydee of rakiraki
Now its always the same problem every year,loss loss loss abd big losser.Why can't we just pick some experience fast strong players and go get the title back,no faq around here with your bull shit.call good players back get speed from BOBO,One month is no time to train new kids.REMEMBER ITS WELLINGTON SEVEN DON'T FOOL YOUR SELF.WE GOT THE TOOLS.USE THEM DON'T LET THEM RUST.one think i know you guys go there with this new players,you will faq up big time.
why can't some body think of winnig them training new player.WE NEED IS A SURGORN.OTHER COUNTRIES ARE LAUGHING AT US.SO DO SOMETIME THING.
Tex of New Zealand
Change no body,just stick with the current boys and tie up the loose ends.Defence is the first to be tightened up and secondly discpline needs polishing.I'd prefer the boys to be rememberd for their fierce tackling rather than the attacking flair in which they are naturally renowned for.Stick with them and may be a better effort next time in Wel and US 7s.We cannot be relying on the old hands all the time,as the saying goes "its out with the old and in with the new",merry christmas boys and a wonderful fresh new start next year.
sera of uk
We should have them in the team..... go fiji go merry xmas boys and a happy new year... come have the oldies in the team.
Gone Dau of USA
We need Naevo, Ryder and Nabuliwaqa back into the squad to give the young fellas some guidance on the field, or are we waiting untill the 4th or 5th loss in the final to sit back and say, hey we should have this, should have that...Of course the refs will try their best to single out Fiji, that comes with being the best in the sport.
7s Fan of Suva
Current team won't win Wellington and San Diego if Serevi, Ryder, Naevo and Nabuliwaqa are not included.
Rabuka of Laucala Island
Why dont give these new young players the chance?Rugby is a two team match,one will win nd one will lose.

so why not support the boys for their achievement so far,majority are new recruits and for the record they re doing good reaching both the finals and only the coming series will tell us more..

Good luck to the boys and am sure Serevi nd the senior players have all the support for the boys!

Cheers!!!
jone vanani of Nadi.
We donot need the stars.
We have the making of stars right here and now. After Dubai and George our boys have trully elevated themselves to stardom.Two finals is the proof of stars in the making.
This lot may be lacking in speed but have worked thier strategy well to create gaps to advance the system to the try-line AND THEY ARE DOING THAT WELL.
Let just improve the speed and take care of these four people before Wellington - Goneva,Tomasi Mawi,Akuila and Nuku.Concentrate the training on them. Let them have a few stint at the sand hill.Work overtime on thier FITNESS LEVEL AND speed.Get it right for the four boys on the next 55 days,they will be at thier climax and best come Wellington.
Despite for some minor disorganization,NABA and the rest shouyld be retained with the rest for Welligton.Although I have mentioned of the general slowness in the team but that may not be the true assessment when other strengths are not included.
These boys have beaten the best in the South African lineup;the South African who could have made the final to go thier way.
Fiji is fighting to maintain consistency and the present selection have given us that.
Let the coach concentrate on the four people mentioned and keep all of them for Wellington.THE BEST IS YET TO COME OUT FOR THIS LOT.
New Zealand will keep the same winning combination for Wellington.Tomasi Cama Junior will rejoin them at Wellington.
Zar Lawrance and Tomasi Cam are used for long distance speed otherwise the rest of the All Blacks outfit are all short burst magicians.Against the All Blacks in Dubai and George the speed did not let us down, the mis-tackles and ball handling let us down. When the tempo of the game is high we should try and maintain our coolness.
Lote Raikabula kicking the re-start always make sure that his party were always staying close within the csoring range of our tryline;Lote did this consistently to complement thier lack of speed also. So in one or two steps they are in for try. Rather then kicking our way out of defense our boys resort to passing on defense.Zar Lawrance kick a few to get themselves out of trouble areas.
Its important that as much as we can know about our opposition tricks the better will be for perfecting our game plan.
Retain the boys they are doing well so far.As I said ,Welligton will be the climax for THE PRESENT SELECTION.GO FIJI GO.
jone vanani of Nadi.
We donot need the stars.
We have the making of stars right here and now. These boys have trully elevated themselves to stardom.Two finals is the proof of stars in the making.
This lot may be lacking in speed but have worked thier strategy well to create gaps to advance the system to the try-line AND THEY ARE DOING THAT WELL.
Let just improve the speed and take care of these four people before Wellington - Goneva,Tomasi Mawi,Akuila and Nuku.Concentrate our training on them. Let them have a few stint at the sand hill.Work overtime on thier FITNESS LEVEL AND speed.Get it right for the four boys on the next 55 days,they will be at thier climax come Wellington.
Despite for some minor disorganization,NABA and the rest shouyld be retained with the rest for Welligton.Although I have mentioned of the general slowness in the team but that may not be the true assessment when other strengths are not included.
These boys have beaten the best in the South African lineup;the South African who could have made the final top go thier way.
Fiji is fighting to maintain consistency and the present selection have given us that.
Let the coach concentrate on the four people I have mentioned and keep all of them for Wellington.THE BEST IS YET TO COME OUT FOR THIS LOT.
New Zealand will keep the same winning combination for Wellington.Tomasi Cama Junior will rejoin them at Wellington.
Zar Lawrance and Tomasi Cam are used for long distance speed otherwise the rest of the All Blacks outfit are all short burst magicians.Against the All Blacks in Dubai and George the speed did not let us down, the mis-tackles and ball handling let us down. When the tempo of the game is high we should try and maintain our coolness.
Lote Raikabula kicking the re-start always make sure that his party were always staying close within the csoring range of our tryline. So in one or two steps they are in for try. Rather then kicking our way out of defense our boys resort to passing on defense.Zar Lawrance kick a few to get themselves out of trouble areas.
Its important to know as much as we can about the opposition tricks in order to keep on perfecting our game plan.
Retain the boys they are doing well so far.
jone vanani of Nadi.
We donot need the stars.
We have the making of stars right here and now. These boys have trully elevated themselves to stardom.Two finals is the proof of stars in the making.
This lot may be lacking in speed but have worked thier strategy well to create gaps to advance the system to the try-line AND THEY ARE DOING THAT WELL.
Let just improve the speed and take care of these four people before Wellington - Goneva,Tomasi Mawi,Akuila and Nuku.Concentrate our training on them. Let them have a few stint at the sand hill.Work overtime on thier FITNESS LEVEL AND speed.Get it right for the four boys on the next 55 days,they will be at thier climax come Wellington.
Despite for some minor disorganization,NABA and the rest shouyld be retained with the rest for Welligton.Although I have mentioned of the general slowness in the team but that may not be the true assessment when other strengths are not included.
These boys have beaten the best in the South African lineup;the South African who could have made the final top go thier way.
Fiji is fighting to maintain consistency and the present selection have given us that.
Let the coach concentrate on the four people I have mentioned and keep all of them for Wellington.THE BEST IS YET TO COME OUT FOR THIS LOT.
New Zealand will keep the same winning combination for Wellington.Tomasi Cama Junior will rejoin them at Wellington.
Zar Lawrance and Tomasi Cam are used for long distance speed otherwise the rest of the All Blacks outfit are all short burst magicians.Against the All Blacks in Dubai and George the speed did not let us down, the mis-tackles and ball handling let us down. When the tempo of the game is high we should try and maintain our coolness.
Lote Raikabula kicking the re-start always make sure that his party were always staying close within the csoring range of our tryline. So in one or two steps they are in for try. Rather then kicking our way out of defense our boys resort to passing on defense.Zar Lawrance kick a few to get themselves out of trouble areas.
Its important to know as much as we can about the opposition tricks in order to keep on perfecting our game plan.
Retain the boys they are doing well so far.
Mome of Lakeba.Lau
Malo a vakadrakai kemumi a carauravou, kau kila ni dua meca levu aka koni valataka tiko e rara ni qito, sa levu sara na kena vosa sa lako tiko ena pepa, mo dou kalougata tiko a cauravou na vo ni qito sa tu e matamudou ka me serauni kemudou tiko na matai Jiova..

Mo dou kalougata tiko..
Zack Long of Suva
YES YES....4 GUDNESS SAKE!@@@@@@@
lyk i said ealier in al other blogs....NOTHIN CAN HAPPEN WIT DIS TEAM.....cmon lets accept the fact dat we wil lose!!!!!!!!!!....we go 2 bed dissapointed!!!!...
if fiji wnts 2 remain da king of 7's....bring da legend himself...we need serevi as da coach!!!!!!!..we need ryder....lepani....roko lyk players in da team....den we can tok....wat wil dese fresh babies do!!!!!!...they'l jus njoy their trip..spend our money.....eat gud and sleep!!!!....cmon lets accept da fact and grow
Zack Long of Suva
YES YES....4 GUDNESS SAKE!@@@@@@@
lyk i said ealier in al other blogs....NOTHIN CAN HAPPEN WIT DIS TEAM.....cmon lets accept the fact dat we wil lose!!!!!!!!!!....we go 2 bed dissapointed!!!!...
if fiji wnts 2 remain da king of 7's....bring da legend himself...we need serevi as da coach!!!!!!!..we need ryder....lepani....roko lyk players in da team....den we can tok....wat wil dese fresh babies do!!!!!!...they'l jus njoy their trip..spend our money.....eat gud and sleep!!!!....cmon lets accept da fact and grow
Zack Long of Suva
YES YES....4 GUDNESS SAKE!@@@@@@@
lyk i said ealier in al other blogs....NOTHIN CAN HAPPEN WIT DIS TEAM.....cmon lets accept the fact dat we wil lose!!!!!!!!!!....we go 2 bed dissapointed!!!!...
if fiji wnts 2 remain da king of 7's....bring da legend himself...we need serevi as da coach!!!!!!!..we need ryder....lepani....roko lyk players in da team....den we can tok....wat wil dese fresh babies do!!!!!!...they'l jus njoy their trip..spend our money.....eat gud and sleep!!!!....cmon lets accept da fact and grow
Zack Long of Suva
YES YES....4 GUDNESS SAKE!@@@@@@@
lyk i said ealier in al other blogs....NOTHIN CAN HAPPEN WIT DIS TEAM.....cmon lets accept the fact dat we wil lose!!!!!!!!!!....we go 2 bed dissapointed!!!!...
if fiji wnts 2 remain da king of 7's....bring da legend himself...we need serevi as da coach!!!!!!!..we need ryder....lepani....roko lyk players in da team....den we can tok....wat wil dese fresh babies do!!!!!!...they'l jus njoy their trip..spend our money.....eat gud and sleep!!!!....cmon lets accept da fact and grow
sup of india
Moderate and temprance comes from wise judgement. If a person once to be healthy and physically fit that person has an intrinsic motivation that no one can deter.He or she has a gaol to achive or succeed. The person must never blame anyone for his or her failure after an event.

Over indulgent in what is not food or proper fuel for the human body will lead to many unexpectations.

Whatever was father of a disease an ill diet was the mother.
breaker of suva
yes,those people should be included in the fiji team so that we can win the next tournament.what about taniela rawaqa?
breaker of suva
yes,those people should be included in the fiji team so that we can win the next tournament.what about taniela rawaqa?
breaker of suva
yes,those people should be included in the fiji team so that we can win the next tournament.what about taniela rawaqa?
breaker of suva
yes,those people should be included in the fiji team so that we can win the next tournament.what about taniela rawaqa?
Sike of Suva
Bring them on yaharr!!. We need to win in the next two tournment. Those experiance players will be a great assets to this team.
Nomad of Suva
First of all, CONGRATS to Savou and de team for reaching de finals in Dubai and George.. I think, we should be proud of their achievement, especially wit de number of new caps... It wud be good to bring in Misi and de likes, but that wud be up to de coach and panel of selectors. We know wat de atmosphere is like in Wellington and, it wud be gud to have anthr 1 or 2 experienced players to share de load with Naba, Vucago and Sete, while keeping those cool heads when battling wit New Zealand..Otherwise, SO FAR, SO GOOD...
epi of Santa Rosa Usa
Its abt time...we cannot play second fiddle to NZ every time guys. Lets not resort to complaining we lost...thats it we lost.
We are jst not picking the right people
and to say that we are inexperience???? hey why go in the first place..... this is a team representing a nation not a club. Are we missing somethin here? We have selected the best so plain simple we lost. If this team won I dnt think anibodi will complain...huh. I suggest we take it frm hia and move on I know we have the balls for it.
Tuks of Santa Rosa Usa
Its abt time...we cannot play second fiddle to NZ every time guys. Lets not resort to complaining we lost...thats it we lost.
We are jst not picking the right people
and to say that we are inexperience???? hey why go in the first place..... this is a team representing a nation not a club. Are we missing somethin here? We have selected the best so plain simple we lost. If this team won I dnt think anibodi will complain...huh. I suggest is take frm hia and move on I know we have the balls for it.
Tuks of Santa Rosa Usa
Its abt time...we cannot play second fiddle to NZ every time guys. Lets not resort to complaining we lost...thats it we lost.
We are jst not picking the right people
and to say that we are inexperience???? hey why go in the first place..... this is a team representing a nation not a club. Are we missing somethin here? We have selected the best so plain simple we lost. If this team won I dnt think anibodi will complain...huh. I suggest is take frm hia and move on I know we have the balls for it.
ILN of Baghdad, Iraq
It's high time we called on the World Master of Sevens - Serevi. If he is playing or coaching from the outside, he can read the Games quickly and dish orders to counter the moves. Was this done in the last two games? - No.

The 3Cs are missing - Command, Control and Communicate. The game has been lacking this 3Cs lately. They tend to be just running fast and being individual and not a Team.

The Team needs a blend of the old and new players, similar to the Kiwis. You end up over playing the old guys thus 2 yellow card.

Please SOS for the World Master of Sevens - Serevi. (For assistance as time is still available to Fiji.)
Sai k. of Suva.
It is juust another loss like any other game. It is as though Fiji has been winning all the time. We have more important things to think of then just a mere game
Sai k. of Suva.
It is juust another loss like any other game. It is as though Fiji has been winning all the time. We have more important things to think of then just a mere game
No4 of Kaunikuila, Suva
Lets have a sportsman heart and congratulate our boys for their achievements. Imagine, only (3) players in the squad are season campaigners while NZ has otherwise.

NZ is a great team winning (4) tournaments in a row by the same team...they also put strategies together while losing to FIji in Wellington, San Diego, HK and Adelaide this year till they beat Fiji in London.

Great effort, great game, great team.
salele jnr. of suva
Bring them on man,I can't stand and watch my TEAM thrashed by the KIWI.The KIWI should be the one roasted.
danny
it not unfair at all if they want to be in the team than they should perform...its better to bring back the last n old squad.....
kaiviti of Savusavu
This team is a very good team but need some line breakers,someone to create the gaps. we need man like serevi ryder and nabs because of their xperience.they need to share that with this upcoming stars. Let serevi mold them.
Josh of uk
I think to have a batch of young up and comers is always good for the sport but as long as there is a couple of experienced players to guide the way. The raw talent is not an issue, but the decisions made on the field can only be made by a captain with a lot of 'respect' and past tournament experience. There has been a lot of indiscipline but again the management cannot be blamed. It is the players on the field who make snap decisions, but to have someone to lead by example will surely steer the team in the right direction. This team does have what it takes if they are able to reach the finals without the likes of Naevo, Serevi and Ryder but maybe the guys just need a bit more time together, a lot more support and maybe a bit of guidance by a 'father figure' in the team, then you'll probably see an end to Gordon Tietjens hair problem.
fili kroye of nadi
the absence of SEREVI especially, can be felt in the team,the missing actor is very good in
1)slowing the pace of the game down in tense moments.i.e(to play at your own pace and not to be dictated by your opponents style of play)
2)communicating continously to his brigade from start to finish(can NABA do that?)
YOU CAN LEAVE THE TWO, BUT JUST BRING BACK SEREVI what is disallowed in school is very much needed in 7s,to be TALKATIVE,ROUGH,BULLYing through FEROCIOUS TACKLES,show you STRENGTH TO YOUR OPPOSITES.....only then we can topple niusiladi...................
epi of Santa Rosa Usa
Yeah.....to mi probably the best remedy. No disrespect for the guys but do wat the NZ are doin maintain the core & jst slowly draft in the rookies for them to have a feelin of wat big tournaments are like,basically I don't blame them coz there are so many factors to see firstly.... the atmosphere, stage fright, different spectators not the same they use to hear cheering home etc... etc. Learn frm the great Tukiti durin his reign as coach when he took the team to HK of which Saki Vonolagi & Etonia Nadura were also members. They jst taste pool play, for them to have a feelin of big tournament like HK & the very next year they are a hit as they know wat to expect.
Thats jst my view so kip it up boys & hope for better things next time round
Cheers
Ashwin Karan Nair of Suva
Bring back the Maestro….

Looking at the two tournaments, Dubai and George, I have seen the reason behind not winning in the final. The sevens teams major downfall is lacking the speed stars and the play maker, that we are not having…Players seem to be rather really cautious of the New Zealand Players..NZ players are fast, fit and daring to win, which the Fijian players are not having. Seeing the S. Africa tournament yesterday, final was really shocking to see Fiji players strolling instead of showing off their class which they are best renowned for.
We know that Fiji team is packed with the new faces, but that cannot be the excuse in a tournament. Team has to be confident of winning, if reached to the final stages of a tournament.
I think there is no commander in the field as there used to be in the other tournaments, who can guide a team in every minute.
Getting back, the great Maestro, Sirevi, William Ryder, Lepani N and Semisi Naevo would do great changes in this current Fiji sevens team.
It’s not too late to get back into tracks once again.
Leave aside your personnel reasons, if there’s any.
Get back the experience hands into Fiji Team to stir Fiji into Victories and back to the top of the points tables.
Willie Hill of Mentone, Australia
mental toughness,
something bad happens, take a deep breath
lick your index finger and as you exhale, do a throwing motion away from,
the above is from the same people who gave you fire walking,
if you can walk on hot stones you can do anything, guys I don't need to tell you this, we don't need names, we need a focused blinkers on and a deep sense of identity, of what it means to put on that, famous white top.
vakarau - laga - meke
Abo of us of a
Again, there were 2 FJ players sin-binned if i am not wrong according to IRB reports..now how the heck do you think we can win with 5-6 players esp. against NZ in the finals? Who is IRB trying to kid, first tier vs 2nd tier, the bet was on So.Africa and NZ to play cause of the $$ factor hence the conspiracy theory. 2nd we need to address the play that resulted in the sin-bin, appeal of if push comes to shove, pull FJ off from the tourney and see how the IRB handles that..it's pathetic how we are being singled out every time when the games on the line we get penalized..am I missing something here?? The solution, Joe..kainoqu, draft Naevo, Ryder and Nabuliwaqa back into the squad and let's moto bitu the Kiwi's in their own turf in Wellington and also grab San Diego then should be back equal on top.

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