George Gregan to attend Mana Coral Coast Sevens

George Gregan to attend Mana Coral Coast Sevens

By Semi Turaga
01/11/2016
Australia’s most‑capped Wallaby George Gregan

Australia’s most‑capped Wallaby George Gregan has confirmed his attendance for the Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast Sevens in January.

Gregan who played 139 Test matches for Australia between 1994 and 2007, will be the Ambassador of Fiji's premier rugby sevens tournament and become the latest to be included on the Rugbytown Walk of Fame in Sigatoka.

Joining Gregan in this experience will be his wife and family who are all looking forward to their Coral Coast adventure.

Founding Chairman of the Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast Sevens, Jay Whyte says they are thrilled to welcome a living legend like George Gregan.

Previous inductees on the Walk of Fame, which includes a plaque on the main street of Sigatoka are David Campese, Waisale Serevi, the late Jonah Lomu, Viliame Satala, Ben Gollings, Karl Te Nana and Lote Tuqiri.

The Mana Whey Fiji Coral Coast Sevens will be held from 18‑21 January at Lawaqa Park and brings together 16 men's and 12 women's teams in a 'champion of champions' format and also features the Uprising Youth Sevens.

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