Fiji to expect “brutal” Samoa

The Fiji Airway’s Men’s 7s side can expect a brutal encounter against Samoa in the cup semi-final of the Toulouse 7s and will have to be clinical in defence.

Dancing and weaving his way to give @fijirugby into the lead!

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— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) May 21, 2022

Our top rugby commentator, Antonio Rahiman says Fiji cannot afford to have a slow start against Samoa as we did in the quarters against USA.

He says Samoa which is the most improved side in the World Sevens Series will punish Fiji if we allow them to play.

The journey to gold continues on day three, with four teams still in the hunt. 🥇

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— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) May 21, 2022

Samoa has so far beaten teams like South Africa and England in the Toulouse 7s.

How can you not love a victory song by @manusamoa7s 🇼🇸 🎵#HSBC7s | #France7s pic.twitter.com/lo6mVj86VF

— World Rugby Sevens (@WorldRugby7s) May 21, 2022

Rahiman says Samoa has some big forwards, are very structured in defence and have speedsters like Va'a Maliko who is their top try and points scorer.

Fiji came from behind to beat USA 19-17 in the cup quarters this morning.

Fiji will play Samoa in the second cup semi-final at 12.36am tomorrow while Ireland will take on France at 12.14am in the first semi-final.

The final will be played at 4.26am tomorrow.

You can catch the live commentaries of Fiji’s games with our top rugby commentator Antonio Rahiman who will be joined by former Fijiana 15 openside flanker, Mere Moto on Viti FM on 92.2FM for Suva, Nausori, Central Division, Labasa, Nadi, and Lautoka, 92.6FM for Rakiraki and 92FM for Sigatoka, Coral Coast, Tavua, Vatukoula, Ba and Savusavu.

You can also download the fijivillage app to listen to the commentaries through the live radio option.