Tabakaucoro aims to improve rugby skills at Coral Coast 7s

“I want to be a versatile and an all-round player.”

Those are the words of Pacific Sprint King Banuve Tabakaucoro after his first match for the BLK Iron Courage 7s team in the Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast 7s tournament in Lawaqa Park, Sigatoka.

Tabakaucoro says a lot of experienced players including Emosi Mulevoro have been helping him learn new things.

The 24-year-old scored the only try for BLK Iron Courage as they lost to defending champions Police 21-7 in their first pool match.

The Army 7s team also defeated Iron Courage 28-12.

Meanwhile, the Telecom Makosoi 7s team will meet Marist Seahawks in the first cup semifinal of the Crest Na Iri Women’s competition of the Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast 7s.

Makosoi thrashed Coastal Owls 43-0 in the first cup quarterfinal while Marist Seahawks beat Striders in extra time to win 26‑21.

Classic Sound Jillaroos will meet Wardens in the second cup semifinal.

The Jillaroos had defeated Japan 31-0 while Wardens beat Nadi Blazers 31-7 in the quarterfinal.

The semifinals in the women’s competition will start in the next hour.