Fiji Airways 7s newcomer, Kavekini Tanivanuakula, cherished the moment he held the Dubai 7s trophy during his debut tournament. The Army 7s forward made an immediate impact, starting in all matches for the national team and contributing significantly to their success.
While scoring his first try was a highlight, Tanivanuakula described lifting the Dubai 7s trophy as an unforgettable experience. In his debut, he scored two tries in Fiji’s opening match against Spain and added another crucial try during their quarterfinal victory over France.
Reflecting on his experience, Tanivanuakula expressed gratitude for the opportunity to play and acknowledged the support he received from coaches and teammates. He noted that the lessons learned in Dubai were invaluable and vowed to perform even better at the upcoming Cape Town tournament.
Fiji 7s demonstrated their dominance by defeating Spain 19-5 in the final. They delivered an emphatic 43-21 win against Argentina in the semifinals and narrowly overcame France 19-17 in the quarterfinals.