The Digicel Fiji 7s team has been treated to a farewell service by the Fijian community in New Zealand after successfully winning the New Zealand International 7s last night.
This win was after over a month of training sacrificing their New Year celebration with their families, knowing that hard work was the key.
This was even a sweeter victory for Coach Iliesa Tanivula as the Tournament marked one year since he took over at the helm from former coach Waisale Serevi.
Manager Alifereti Malo said that the strong support from the Fiji fans has been a morale booster for Iliesa Tanivula coached side.
Meanwhile, the management team is confident that winger, Waisale Beci will fully recover from his injury before the USA 7s in Las Vegas kicks off this weekend.
Malo has confirms that the shoulder injury which saw winger, Waisale Beci sit out the finals of the New Zealand 7s last night is not serious however they are still assessing Beci's injury.
The win in New Zealand sees the Digicel Fiji 7s team move up to the second place in the overall standings after successfully beating Samoa 19-14 last night.
Looking at the overall standings after the New Zealand 7s, New Zealand is first on 64 points, second is Fiji on 60, third is Samoa on 46 and fourth is England on 44.
All the teams will leave for the USA 7s in Las Vegas tomorrow.
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Fijian community in NZ farewells team
