Good start for favourites

Fiji Bitter Marist 7s top favourites, the Fiji Barbarians side along with other tournament top seed teams such as the Samoa Barbarians and Samurai Barracudas have kicked off their campaign with wins this morning.

The Fiji Barbarians side laced with national reps like Jerry Burotu, Watisoni Votu, Ilai Tinai and Waisale Dau together with the likes of Apenisa Dralia had an easy win over Nabukavesi Babas 26-0.

Jerry Burotu started the ball rolling by running in with the first try with others to follow from Mitieli Nacagilevu and Waisale Dau.

Meanwhile, the Samoan Barbarians with the likes of Uale Mai and Lolo Lui leading the charge also had a 26-0 win over Nakavika Eagles.

In the other games this morning, Ratu Filise 1 beat Matinasau 19-0, Post Fiji beat Laucala 33-0, the winners of last week’s Nawaka 7s Samurai Barracuda thrashed Tacirua by 45-0.

Also Police with the return of former 7s rep, Etonia Naba beat Damu Young Guns 14-0 while Ratu Filise 2 beat Japan 5-0, USP lost 12-15 to Uprising 1, Warwick beat Band of Brothers 17-0 and Wardens won 24-10 against Nasivi-koso.

The Fiji Bitter Marist 7s Tournament is currently underway at the TFL National Stadium.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi and Paradise Tabucala