Team Profile: Fiji

Wed, Jan 18, 2023, 1:15 AM
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Jerry Tuwai
Jerry Tuwai

Fiji is always one of the most supported teams on the circuit and looms as key chances in both the men's and women's events.

The Men are the defending champions in Sydney, defeating South Africa 12-10 in 2020 at Bankwest Stadium.

Meanwhile, the Women are looking to build off their fifth-place finish two years ago, having twice made the final in 2021-22.

Here is everything you need to know about Fiji ahead of the Sydney Sevens!

Men’s
When they joined Sevens (as a core team)

1999-2000

Highest overall finish

First (2005-06, 2014-15, 2015-16, 2018-19) 

Tournament wins

44

2021-22 World Series finish

Third 

Recent tournament results 

Hong Kong: Second

Dubai: Ninth

Cape Town: Fifth

Highest ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish

First (2020)

X Factor: Jerry Tuwai

Jerry Tuwai is a legend of the Sevens circuit, having burst onto the scene in 2014.

Since then, he has etched his name in history, the only Fijian player to have played in the history making five straight Hong Kong titles (2015 – 2019) as well as the 2016 Olympic triumphs.

He has managed 138 tries over an incredible 312 matches and is a welcome addition to the squad after missing the opening three legs

Ana Maria Naimasi takes on Olivia Apps during Fiji win over Canada on day one of Tokyo2020
Ana Maria Naimasi
Women’s
When they joined Sevens

2014-15

Highest overall finish

Third (2021-22) 

Tournament wins

0

2021-22 World Series finish

Third 

Recent tournament results 

Dubai: Fifth

Cape Town: Seventh

Highest-ever Sydney Sevens Tournament finish

Fifth (2020)

X Factor: Ana Maria Naimasi

Ana Maria Naimasi is a natural athlete, having represented Fiji across Rugby, Cricket and Netball.

Sevens is where the 28-year-old flourishes, guiding Fiji to a historic bronze medal at the 2020 Olympics.

She has started the year strong with nine tries, sitting fifth behind the likes of Maddison Levi, Michaela Blyde, Amee Leigh Murphy Crowe and Faith Nathan

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