Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau has reported that the team has acclimatized well in Vancouver as they prepare for the latest round of the HSBC SVNS Series this weekend. Arriving in Canada last Saturday, the squad has focused on adjusting to the cooler climate while keeping up a rigorous training regimen.
Kolinisau noted that the week has been carefully organized to help players adapt to their new environment. “We arrived on Saturday and it was a bit cold for us. It was nice weather we said, but it was still a bit cold for us, so we tried to get the boys acclimatized really well,” he shared.
Upon arrival, the team engaged in a light recovery session, gradually ramping up the intensity of training as the days progressed. “We had a flush on Saturday afternoon when we arrived and Sunday we had a ground session just to get the boys running and familiarizing them with the weather,” Kolinisau explained.
The head coach commented that the squad has remained injury-free throughout the training week and is eager to enter the competition. He highlighted the rigorous training schedule, stating, “Monday we had a double session, a gym and rugby, Tuesday one rugby session and today another rugby session in the morning. No injuries, the boys are acclimatizing really well and looking forward to the weekend.”
The Vancouver 7s event kicks off this weekend, with Fiji’s men’s team set to face France in their opening pool game at 7:19 AM on Sunday, followed by a match against Argentina at 11:07 AM, and concluding day one against Australia at 2:56 PM. Fans can catch all of Fiji’s matches live on FBC TV. The anticipation is high as the team prepares to showcase their skills on the international stage, aiming to bring home a strong performance.