Baber names his first ever Fiji 7’s team

Baber names his first ever Fiji 7’s team

Vodafone Fiji 7's coach Gareth Baber

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Gareth Baber may have named a very experienced side for the Wellington 7s, however he knows what pressure to expect in his first tournament in charge.

He had told us that he knows that people will be looking at the performance of the team.

Baber says Fiji is in a tough pool but he knows what to do as a coach.

Meanwhile, Baber has opted for game‑breakers with the likes of Jerry Tuwai, Vatemo Ravovou, Amenoni Nasilasila, Alivereti Veitokani and Captain Osea Kolinisau.

Other players in the 12 member team include Kalione Nasoko, Jasa Veremalua, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Setareki Bituniyata, Nemani Nagusa, Samisoni Viriviri and Joeli Lutumailagi.

The Fiji 7s team will have their captain’s run today and their jersey will be presented by Fiji’s Ambassador to New Zealand Vilimoni Waqabaca.

Fiji will play Australia in their first pool match at 10.46am tomorrow before facing Japan at 2.10pm while Fiji's last pool match will be against South Africa at 6.18pm tomorrow.

The medal quarterfinals will begin at 11.38am this Sunday while the semifinals will begin at 4.16pm.

The medal final will be held at 7.30pm this Sunday.