New champ for tourney

THE absence of the Fiji Babas at the 37th Fiji Bitter Nawaka 7s tournament will now see a new champion when the competition starts today at Prince Charles Park in Nadi.

Tournament co-ordinator Maleli Ranawai highlighted a few standout teams to keep an eye out for during the two days of competition.

The likes of BLK Lavidi Brothers, Army Green, and Wardens Gold are expected to bring an exciting competition to the men’s division.

“The Nawaka 7s tournament serves as a platform for talented rugby players to showcase their skills and potentially earn a spot to represent Fiji in international tournaments,” Ranawai said.

“The importance of the event is to contribute to the development of Fiji Rugby by identifying and nurturing top talent players that can be selected for the national side.”

As the tournament kicks off today, fans can expect a thrilling display of rugby action, with every game promising to be as intense as the final match.

Ranawai is urging supporters to come out in full force to rally behind their teams and witness the electrifying display of rugby prowess on the field.

Fiji Bitter Men’s Draws:

Pool 1 BLK Lavidi Brothers, Dominion Brothers, FlameTree Coloisuva. Pool 2: EMS Tabadamu, DXC Barbarians, Navala Rugby, Eteni Rugby. Pool 3: Ratu Filise, Wardens Gold, Rock City Babas, Nahehevia.

Pool 4: DXC Army Green, Samurai Japan, Blues, Ravuka Sharks. Pool 5: Raiwasa Taveuni, FlameTree Waimanu, Dratabu, Sesame Rugby. Pool 6: Uluinakau Babas, Sydney Tilivabukuya, Navy, Mosi.

Pool 7: Vuda Blues, Devo Babas, Vatukaro, Kesenivalu.

Pool 8: Nawaka Black, Korotiki, Lomawai, Restoration Rugby.

Vodafone U21 Draws:

Pool 1 Aflame Brothers, Rock City Babas, Malomalo, Nabaivatu Blues. Pool 2: Aj Pallets Ba River, Sabeto, Ravita, Village Boys.

Pool 3: Pukekohe Rugby, Coastal Senibiau, Navala Rugby, Korobebe. Pool 4: Pacific Mana Academy, Tau, JSF Malolo, Kula Young Boys.

Pool 5: Dominion Brothers, Momi Tigers, Nakavu, NNN Tubarua. Pool 6: Ratu Filise, Western Suburb, Coral Coaster Rugby, Aqua Pro Savuiqali. Pool 7: Saunaka, Waidalice Blues, Naevuevu Boys, Senivaivai Babas. qPool 8: Nawaka, Vusama Blues, SPC Teidamu, Toge Blues.