A shadow national team, known as Fiji Blue, is set to participate in the Rooster Grassroots Fiji 7s tournament, which kicks off today at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva. This event, organized by the Fiji Sports Council, features Fiji Blue competing in Pool A alongside Dominion Brothers, Army Red, and Vuna Brothers.
The lineup for Fiji Blue is composed of players from the national squad, showcasing local talent. Pool B includes teams such as Army Green, Covenant Brothers, Lomaiviti, and Ravete Brothers. Meanwhile, Pool C consists of BLK Lavidi, Coral Coaster, Birdland Brothers, and Tubarua Highlanders, and Pool D features FSC Grassroots Fiji, Vunimono, Vokainations, and Lomaiviti Highlanders.
The tournament is set to commence at 9 am at the HFC Bank Stadium, with volleyball matches also taking place at the FMF Gymnasium. Grandstand tickets for the 7s and volleyball games are available for a modest price of $5 each. Fans can enjoy live coverage of the Rugby 7s exclusively on FBC 2, while overseas viewers have the option to watch via vitiplus for a fee of $20 FJD.
This grassroots tournament offers an excellent platform for aspiring players and is a celebration of rugby culture in Fiji, engaging both local supporters and international fans alike.