Fiji 7s in Paris 2024

Tuwai, Daveua named captains

Taina Basiyalo Multimedia Journalist [email protected]

July 23, 2024 10:24 am

Two-time Olympian Jerry Tuwai (left) and Raijeli Daveua [Source: World Rugby]

Two-time Olympian Jerry Tuwai and Raijeli Daveua have been named captains for the Team Fiji men’s and women’s sides for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

The duo participated in the official captains photoshoot today.

Tuwai will be aiming for his third Olympic gold medal while Daveua hopes to lead her team to a better podium finish than their previous bronze finish.

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[Source: World Rugby]

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