Six Fiji 7s players have failed to make the cut for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games in France.
FBC Sports has been reliably informed that Coach Osea Kolinisau had a one on one with the players yesterday.
The players that have been dropped are Tira Wilagi, Sakiusa Siqila, Suliano Volivoli, Josese Batirerega, Pilipo Bukayaro and Ilikimi Torosi.
This means the traveling squad includes Jerry Tuwai, Ponipate Loganimasi, Joseva Talacolo, Kaminieli Rasaku, Joji Nasova, Filipe Sauturaga, Terio Tamani, Waisea Nacuqu, Jeremaia Matana, Iosefo Masi, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Josaia Raisuqe, Selestino Ravutaumada, Iowane Teba and Vuiviawa Naduvalo.
Prior to leaving for France, Kolinisau told FBC Sports that he had psychologically prepared this week to speak with the players who would not be traveling. Masi and Nacuqu are competing in their second Olympics, while Tuwai is competing in his third.
On July 18, just 13 players—two of whom are injury replacements—will visit the Games village. The women’s team will play Canada, China, and New Zealand, while the Fiji 7s side is paired with France, Uruguay, and the United States. Next week, our teams depart for France, and rugby 7s begins on July 24.
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