Fiji’s Rising Stars Shine Bright in Gritty Dubai 7s Opener Against Spain

Fiji began their Dubai 7s campaign with a gritty 21-15 victory over Spain in a closely contested opening match. The game highlighted the potential of Fiji’s new talents, with debutants Kavekini Tanivanuakula and George Bose making an immediate impact.

Tanivanuakula impressed by crossing the try line twice, while Bose added another crucial try to keep Fiji ahead.

Filipe Sauturaga proved invaluable with his precision kicking, successfully converting all three tries to ensure Fiji maintained their lead. Spain, however, refused to back down, demonstrating great determination and challenging Fiji’s defense throughout the match.

In the end, Fiji’s resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments secured their positive start to the tournament. The team will aim to build on this momentum as they face the USA in their next pool game, scheduled for 9:52 pm. Fans will be eager to see if the debutants can continue their stellar form.