The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has told the Fiji 7s team to perform the traditional war dance, the cibi in their opening 2009/10 IRB World 7s Series at Dubai and George next month.
In receiving the teams i tatau at Government House last weekend Ratu Epeli said tradition begins when they acknowledge the vanua and its blessings and must follow through at game time.
“When you come to present your i-tatau, tradition begins at Government House and the cibi must be performed,” Ratu Epeli said.
“It is simply a challenge of you get me or I get you.”
“Fiji expects nothing less from you, you have the publics support but it expects you to perform your best and more so on behalf of all the people of Fiji, prepare yourself well and go forth to represent the nation.”
The Flying Fijians had removed the cibi from the current Northern hemisphere tour for religious reasons but Fiji 7s coach Iliesa Tanivula says they will perform the war dance.
“It is what Fiji rugby is known for, just the like the all Blacks are known for their haka,” he said.
The team jetted off to Sri Lanka yesterday for an invitational 7s tournament this weekend.
The Dubai 7s kicks off on December 4 and the George 7s in South Africa a week later.
November 25, 2009
Bring back Cibi President tells 7s warriors
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