FIJI men’s sevens team has lost its footing and heads must roll.
The team rarely break away on flair and awe of the sport, other times it’s a pretty ordinary game.
A comedy of unforced errors, including missed tackles, scrum and line-out wrinkle the progression.
Indiscipline is another area of concern, the players get worked up easily for unnecessary penalties.
There’s huge frustration at coach Osea Kolinisau, who failed to foster a positive team environment and prioritize winning.
The team lacks leadership and exhibits poor communication leading to a decline in team morale and performance.
Former players and sports know how’s have put Kolinisau on notice, criticism is palpable and for all the good reasons.
The coach and players need to up the ante in the weekend’s Singapore Sevens or else.
Time is of the essence.
Los Pumas on a roll
Argentina owns the sevens rugby for now.
Yes, for now.
And unless the rest of the teams come to play, the Los Pumas will dominate the last two tournaments seemingly at will.
The Argentinians have it going for them, they’ve become an institution of sevens rugby, and have it 16 games unbeaten as they edged out Olympic champion France 12-7 and extend their lead at the top of series table.
The team put seven rugby on notice in Perth, Vancouver and Honk Kong.
It has never been clearer that Santiago Gomez Cora’s team has found a winning niche.
The team has undoubtedly set a new standard in sevens rugby with their disciplined and relentless approach.
Their ability to stay composed and execute under pressure has made them the team to beat.
The Singapore Sevens could well be it for Argentina to claim the back-to-back 2023-2024-2024-2025 HSBC World Rugby Sevens Series.
Argentina head Santiago Gomez Cora believes in getting ‘little things done right’ and that is the secret for success he admits.
“We are all about team first, have been for a good number of years, have been learning and playing for one another and we eliminate our past mistakes for the better.”
Little things have the Argentinians drop a marker on lessons on one-time games notables who find themselves playing catch-up rugby.
