The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s team aims to uphold its strong position atop the HSBC SVNS Series standings as they prepare for competition at BC Place in Vancouver this weekend. The team has consistently excelled, finishing in the top three at every event this season. With crucial league points on the line, the stakes are high as they face formidable opponents, including last year’s champions, Argentina, and New Zealand, who are also looking to defend their titles.
Currently, Fiji leads the charge, while they are closely pursued by South Africa and New Zealand, both of whom claimed victories in Cape Town and Perth and Dubai, respectively. France, the reigning Olympic gold medalists, are positioned just outside the top three, tied with Australia on points. Argentina, a two-time league winner, is striving to shake off a slow start to their season and make a significant impact in the final stages of the series.
Fiji has drawn a challenging Pool B in Vancouver, set to compete against Australia, Argentina, and France. In contrast, South Africa will face off against New Zealand, Spain, and Great Britain in Pool A. Argentina’s Santiago Alvarez noted their efforts to acclimate to the local weather conditions for optimal performance.
The Vancouver 7s tournament will occur over Sunday and Monday, with all Fiji 7s and Fijiana matches broadcast live on FBC TV. The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s will kick off their campaign on Sunday against France at 7:19 AM, followed by a match against Argentina at 11:07 AM, and concluding their pool matches against Australia at 2:56 PM.
The Fijiana team is also set to take the field on Sunday, facing Australia at 9:31 AM, followed by a match against the USA at 12:57 PM, and concluding their pool games against Canada at 4:46 PM.
As the tournament unfolds, the anticipation for Fiji’s performances remains high, with hopes that the team can maintain its strong momentum and push for continued success in the series.