Waisale Serevi of Fiji is widely regarded as the finest rugby sevens player of all time. The skill he displayed during a glittering career earned him the nickname "King of Sevens."
'King of Sevens' —
Waisale Serevi of Fiji is widely regarded as the finest rugby sevens player of all time. The skill he displayed during a glittering career earned him the nickname "King of Sevens."
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His career included two World Cup Sevens triumphs, the highlight of Serevi's career. The first came in 1997, while Serevi was able to celebrate the second, in 2005, with his young son.
World champion —
His career included two World Cup Sevens triumphs, the highlight of Serevi's career. The first came in 1997, while Serevi was able to celebrate the second, in 2005, with his young son.
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Serevi is a Christian and during his playing days he always had the bible reference "Philippians 4:13" written on his strapping. The passage reads: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
Man of faith —
Serevi is a Christian and during his playing days he always had the bible reference "Philippians 4:13" written on his strapping. The passage reads: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
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As well as sevens success, Serevi also represented Fiji at three Rugby World Cups -- in 1991, 1999 and 2003.
Veteran —
As well as sevens success, Serevi also represented Fiji at three Rugby World Cups -- in 1991, 1999 and 2003.
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Serevi's sevens career spanned 17 years and included numerous champagne moments. He tasted victory at the Hong Kong Sevens on seven occasions.
Sweet 17 —
Serevi's sevens career spanned 17 years and included numerous champagne moments. He tasted victory at the Hong Kong Sevens on seven occasions.
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