Tanivula weaves his magic for third sevens title

Emosi Vucago in action during the World Games in Taiwan.

Iliesa Tanivula once against managed to weave his magic after guiding Fiji sevens side to another victory in the World Games.

Despite some hiccups in players not turning up training at the beginning, Tanivula managed to groom the available ones for the gold medal defence.

And now after the victory, Tanivula will become the top contender for the sevens top job ahead of maestro Waisale Serevi.

Fiji defeated Portugal 43-10 in the final before beating star-studded South Africa in the semis 21-7.

Fiji to take part in World Games

Fiji sevens side set to take part in the World Games in Taiwan.

The national side is trhe defending champions and selectors have retained relatively the same squad that took part in 2008/09 IRB Sevens Series.

New faces in former sevens rep Taniela Rawaqa and newfind Flying Fijian Sean Morrell were seen training at Pacific Theological College grounds yesterday.

Coach Iliesa Tanivula says the tournament will be a build-up for the coming IRB series.

FRU wants Tanivula back

Fiji Rugby Union wants to retain Iliesa Tanivula as the coach of the national sevens side.

Tanivula’s contract as the coach expired after the last leg of IRB sevens tournament in London.

Fijisevenstalanoa believes Tanivula deserves the position guiding Fiji to finish off second in the IRB points table.