Fiji 7s Faces Major Shake-Up: Matana Injured, Welagi Steps In for High-Stakes Singapore 7s
The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team will be without their experienced player, Jeremaia Matana, for this weekend’s Singapore 7s tournament. Matana, who was a key figure in the team, sustained an injury during the Hong Kong 7s last week and could not complete the tournament. His absence from the Singapore event marks a significant change for the team.
To fill the gap left by Matana, the national team has called up Tira Welagi as his replacement. Welagi was spotted at Nadi International Airport this afternoon, where FBC Sports confirmed he would be flying to Singapore tomorrow to join the squad. This move comes at a critical time as the team prepares to face tough opponents, including New Zealand and the USA, in their pool for the weekend’s competition.
The Singapore 7s this year will feature a revised format, with 12 teams divided into four pools of three. The stakes are high, as each pool winner will secure a direct spot in the semifinals, making every match crucial for the Fiji team’s path to the top. The team will be looking to adapt quickly to the changes and deliver strong performances despite Matana’s absence.
