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Sale's Sevens Diary - Edinburgh Castle
26 May, 2011
Bula Everyone.
We are here on our second day and somehow, the week seems to have gone slow. Apolosi Satala arrived last night and he is sharing a room with me. We played together about 11 years ago for the Warriors in Lautoka against the NZ Maoris. I was just finishing and he was still a youngster then. He is pleased to be here and I know that he is a worthy replacement for Sete (Cakau).
The day started with a scrimmage against Kenya. It was a much more organised affair compared to last week’s against Samoa in London. Our hosts put up some morning tea for us at the grounds and the Kenyans were also there to witness first hand Fijian hospitality. A TV crew from Kenya was there asking questions and Dale was interviewed by them.
The weather was not so cold today as we were walking around in shorts. Edinburgh is the Athens of Europe. It is rich in history and culture. The boys had a free afternoon and some took time to see relatives while some went to visit a dungeon. The dungeon is now an adventure trip and is not for the fainthearted. I was told by our Liaison Officers that the Fijian boys made the most noise inside.
All team Managers, Coaches and Captains attended the formal evening welcoming all participating teams. Scotland’s Minister for Sports welcomed everyone before Scott Hastings who is the Scottish Rugby Union Sevens Ambassador said a few words. The original ‘white shark’ John Jefferies was also in attendance and it was photo time for us.
They are very pleasant fellows and it was indeed a privilege to meet them. The function was held at the Grand Hall whereby in the olden days, the hall would be used for banquets and stuff. The Pipe Band put on a display, before the leader of the band drank a glass of whiskey given by the Minister of Sports. Wouldn’t mind his job, wonder how one becomes the leader of a pipe band.
However it’s a pity that they will probably move next season’s tournament to Wales with now London to be the last leg. Scotland has always struggled to get the turnstiles moving. With a new format for next year, there is an air of excitement about it all.
Bill Ure our LO said that Edinburgh is the new city and is more than one hundred years old. I wonder how old the old city would be? Edinburgh Castle is in the middle of Edinburgh and is built on a rock. The view from the castle is breathtaking and it must have been handy during those medieval days.
That’s all from Scotland for now.
Moce mada
View photos of the team at the England and Scotland 7s on Fiji Rugby's facebook page.
Related articles:
Sale's Sevens Diary - A perfectly executed game plan - 25 May, 2011
Sale's Sevens Diary - Buckingham Palace - 21 May, 2011
26 May, 2011
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| (L-R) Sale Sorovaki, John Jeffries, Jo Savou, Scott Hastings and Dale Tonawai. |
We are here on our second day and somehow, the week seems to have gone slow. Apolosi Satala arrived last night and he is sharing a room with me. We played together about 11 years ago for the Warriors in Lautoka against the NZ Maoris. I was just finishing and he was still a youngster then. He is pleased to be here and I know that he is a worthy replacement for Sete (Cakau).
The day started with a scrimmage against Kenya. It was a much more organised affair compared to last week’s against Samoa in London. Our hosts put up some morning tea for us at the grounds and the Kenyans were also there to witness first hand Fijian hospitality. A TV crew from Kenya was there asking questions and Dale was interviewed by them.
The weather was not so cold today as we were walking around in shorts. Edinburgh is the Athens of Europe. It is rich in history and culture. The boys had a free afternoon and some took time to see relatives while some went to visit a dungeon. The dungeon is now an adventure trip and is not for the fainthearted. I was told by our Liaison Officers that the Fijian boys made the most noise inside.
All team Managers, Coaches and Captains attended the formal evening welcoming all participating teams. Scotland’s Minister for Sports welcomed everyone before Scott Hastings who is the Scottish Rugby Union Sevens Ambassador said a few words. The original ‘white shark’ John Jefferies was also in attendance and it was photo time for us.
They are very pleasant fellows and it was indeed a privilege to meet them. The function was held at the Grand Hall whereby in the olden days, the hall would be used for banquets and stuff. The Pipe Band put on a display, before the leader of the band drank a glass of whiskey given by the Minister of Sports. Wouldn’t mind his job, wonder how one becomes the leader of a pipe band.
However it’s a pity that they will probably move next season’s tournament to Wales with now London to be the last leg. Scotland has always struggled to get the turnstiles moving. With a new format for next year, there is an air of excitement about it all.
Bill Ure our LO said that Edinburgh is the new city and is more than one hundred years old. I wonder how old the old city would be? Edinburgh Castle is in the middle of Edinburgh and is built on a rock. The view from the castle is breathtaking and it must have been handy during those medieval days.
That’s all from Scotland for now.
Moce mada
View photos of the team at the England and Scotland 7s on Fiji Rugby's facebook page.
Related articles:
Sale's Sevens Diary - A perfectly executed game plan - 25 May, 2011
Sale's Sevens Diary - Buckingham Palace - 21 May, 2011
Other May 2011 News
| SA claim Edinburgh 7s as Fiji takes home the plate | 30 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 11 Results | 29 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Keeping focus | 29 May, 2011 |
| Stallions stampede over Northland 33-3 | 28 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Murrayfield | 27 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 11 Team Lists | 27 May, 2011 |
| Satala's Unit wishes him well | 26 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: The Development of Attacking Play (Part 4) | 26 May, 2011 |
| Caucau to focus on personal life | 26 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Edinburgh Castle | 26 May, 2011 |
| Naqelevuki loving time at Chiefs | 25 May, 2011 |
| Fiji - the biggest attraction in the shortened game | 25 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - A perfectly executed game plan | 25 May, 2011 |
| South Africa beat Fiji to win London 7s | 23 May, 2011 |
| World record crowd attends London 7s | 22 May, 2011 |
| England falters as Fiji, Aus and NZ remain unbeaten | 22 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 10 Results | 22 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Buckingham Palace | 21 May, 2011 |
| Ravaga hat-trick as Lautoka crush Navosa | 21 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 10 Team Lists | 20 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - Heroes for Life | 20 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - the Management Meeting | 19 May, 2011 |
| Sevens Heaven | 19 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - 30 hours of travel | 18 May, 2011 |
| Sale's Sevens Diary - At Incheon Airport enroute to London | 17 May, 2011 |
| Fraser Talk: The Good Wolf | 17 May, 2011 |
| Suva pace sinks Rewa 19-8 | 15 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 9 Results | 15 May, 2011 |
| PM farewells Digicel Fiji 7s team | 15 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 9 Team Lists | 13 May, 2011 |
| Unified Fiji Primary School Kaji Rugby Union announces festival and venue dates | 13 May, 2011 |
| Fijians help the British Army claim Inter-Services crown | 12 May, 2011 |
| A place in the Play-offs | 12 May, 2011 |
| Discipline improves in the Digicel Cup | 11 May, 2011 |
| Regulation 10.1 Concussion | 11 May, 2011 |
| Fiji Rugby's Kaji Rugby Skills Camp Report | 11 May, 2011 |
| Revised IRB Pacific Nations Cup 2011 Schedule Announced | 10 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: The Development of Attacking Play (Part 3) | 10 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: Will We See More Mauling? | 10 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Fiji 7s squad named for England and Scotland | 10 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 8 Results | 08 May, 2011 |
| 2011 Digicel Cup Rd 8 Tables | 08 May, 2011 |
| Nadroga earn bonus point 31-3 win over Nadi | 07 May, 2011 |
| Ratuvou try helps Lyon's promotion fight | 05 May, 2011 |
| Ngamoki-Cameron is PM's nominee to FRU Board | 05 May, 2011 |
| Digicel Cup Rd 8 Team Lists | 05 May, 2011 |
| Young Savou shines in Saracen colours | 04 May, 2011 |
| Lee Smith's Coaching Corner: The Development of Attacking Play (Part 2) | 02 May, 2011 |
| New FRU Board elected | 01 May, 2011 |
