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Waisale Serevi
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Waisale Serevi

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Leading Fiji to two Rugby World Cup Sevens titles.

World Cup Sevens · World Series

Born
20 May 1968
Birthplace
Suva

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Waisale Serevi

Waisale Serevi is a Fijian rugby player and coach particularly associated with the sevens game.

Early life

Beginnings

Was inspired by Fiji’s 1977 win over the British Lions and developed through local clubs after attending Lelean Memorial School.

Career

  1. 1989

    Fiji debut

    Entered international sevens and Test rugby.

  2. 1993

    Japan

    Joined Mitsubishi.

  3. 2005

    Player-coach

    Took charge of Fiji’s sevens team.

Achievements

World Cup Sevens

Helped Fiji win both tournaments.

World Series

Led Fiji to its first series title.

Beyond sport

Family

Married Karalaini in 1993; they have three children.

Sources & photo creditBiography and career ↗Biographical references ↗

Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.

Photo: US Embassy Suva. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.