The organising committee of the 38th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s today released the final 64 teams to play in the Fiji Bitter Cup.
Seasoned with past and present champions, the stage looks all set to go come next week at the ANZ Stadium. The task to make the final 64 teams has been a tough one, as once again many teams will be left out which is disappointing. The organisers would have valued more teams to participate but logistics, time and quality of the tournament had to be taken into account.
We sincerely apologise to the teams and most especially the players that did not make it and hope next year most of them will be part of the tournament by fulfilling the registration criteria, which was accepting the first sixty four (64) teams that paid in full says Chairman and President of the Marist Rugby Club Mr Lawrence Tikaram.
In revealing the teams, the organising committee says a blend of Top Local clubs, 2 overseas teams and many new grassroots local teams will grace the occasion bringing a wealth of talent and experience and raw passion to the 38th Fiji Bitter Marist sevens. It’s so exciting to know we have many new teams participating at this year’s event and the list clearly shows our reach to grass roots rugby participation has worked and we wish all the teams the very best for this year’s event.
This event is gearing up to be one of the best ever and fans are expected to make their way down to the ANZ Stadium next week Friday and Saturday to see and support the very best of local grassroots rugby as we kick of “The Search for Rio”.
Final 64 teams are as follows
1. TOKATOKA RESORT WESTFIELD BABAS
2. WARDENS GOLD
3. XPRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES LTD RFMF1
4. CK EZI BUY TABADAMU 1
5. LOMAIVITI BABAS
6. FIRST LANDING TALE BABAS
7. POLICE NATIONAL
8. HIDEAWAY HURRICANES
9. NAWAKA
10. MARIST1
11. MARIST2
12. MARIST 3 SERUA
13. UPRISING RUGBY
14. ST THERESA RUGBY SAVUSAVU
15. LAUCALA BEACH RUGBY CLUB
16. SHIPPING SERVICES SUVA STALLIONS
17. BABALE RUGBY TEAM YASAWA
18. VUNISAIKI KULA VUSASIVO VILLAGE NATEWA BAY
19. COASTAL SIGATOKA YOUNG BOYS
20. DUAVATA RUGBY CLUB BURERUA
21. WARDENS GREEN
22. TAURANGA QALIDUNA LEVUKA OVALAU
23. DOMINION INSURANCE SOUTH SEA MARINERS
24. FIJI BITTER MOKANI
25. DUEBA RUGBY CLUB
26. DIGICEL COVENANT RUGBY
27. DELASUI RUGBY
28. NEW BORN WAIBASAGA- NAITASIRI
29. VEIVATULOA BLUES
30. LALATI WHALEYS RUGBY BEGA
31. ULUINIKAU 1
32. ULUINIKAU 2
33. ULUINIKAU 3
34. NABUA 1
35. NABUA 2
36. GUMATUA RUGBY CLUB LEVUKA OVALAU
37. GUSUNAWAI BROTHERS DUEBA
38. VATUKALOKO RUGBY STONE CLOCK RUGBY CLUB- RA
39. XPRESS OFFICE SUPPLIES LTD RFMF2
40. LAUCALA ISLAND RUGBY CLUB
41. YAMACIA
42. CK EZ BUY TABADAMU TEAM 2
43. JORDAN RUGBY CLUB
44. NABUA NABARIANS
45. WAIMANU
46. NEW CALEDONIA
47. WAQAVUKA LEVUKA
48. FNU
49. COUSTEAU RESORT VONOYAUYAU SAVUSAVU
50. NAILAGA RUGBY CLUB BA
51. LOMAVATA RUGBY CLUB BA
52. SOROKOBA RUGBY CLUB BA
53. RED ROCK
54. COASTAL RATU FILISE- NADROGA
55. PRINT MATE SAVURA
56. NADAWA YOUNG BOYS
57. BIAUSEVU REDS RUGBY CLUB NADROGA
58. TFOX BIG BULA WAVE
59. NASAVU GOLD BUA VANUALEVU
60. WEST ROOSTERS WELLINGTON NZ
61. QAUIA RUGBY CLUB
62. LAMI 7S TEAM
63. ST PETERS RUGBY CLUB NAMOSI
64. COASTAL EAGLES – SIGATOKA
All the above teams are to send in their team players registration asap via fax to 3300408 attention Mr Anare Wailevu or email to
Anare.Wailevu@paradisebeverages.com.fj
All teams that did not make the final 64 slots will be reimbursed their fees, and must contact Mr Anare Wailevu on 7027462 with proof and
copy of deposit slips to enable a full refund.
Pools and draws will be released this week Friday.
Lawrence Tikaram – President Marist Rugby Club and Chairman of the Organising Committee- 38th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s