Jerry Matana, the new captain of the Fiji Men’s 7s team, is set to lead his squad for the first time as the Dubai Sevens tournament kicks off. Matana shared his gratitude for the team’s early arrival in the UAE, which has allowed them to adjust to the conditions and fine-tune their preparations for the competition.
Acknowledging the challenges of stepping into the leadership role, Matana highlighted his commitment and the unity within the team. He expressed appreciation for the support of his teammates, stating, “It’s the first time to lead the boys and take this position. I’m really looking forward, and I want to thank the boys for backing me up and trusting in me.”
With a strong focus on teamwork and dedication, the Fiji Men’s 7s team is aiming for a successful campaign this weekend. Matana is rallying his squad around the shared goal of achieving victory.
The team will begin their Dubai Sevens journey with a match against Spain at 6:06 pm today, followed by a game against the USA at 9:52 pm. Their pool stage will conclude with a match against New Zealand at 3:16 am tomorrow.
On the women’s side, the Fijiana Sevens team will start their tournament against Ireland at 5:44 pm today. Later, they will face Australia at 9:05 pm and conclude their pool matches against China at 1:13 am tomorrow.