[1] Fiji would fall short from winning gold for a third straight time in 2024 after a defeat in the final to hosts France.
The IRB had temporarily suspended funding due to concerns with FRU financial management and governance.
The head coach went unpaid for months, another staff was terminated, and the team lacked funds for basic supplies such as rugby balls and bottled water.
[citation needed] Nicknamed the "maestro", played in this side from 1989 to 2006 leading them to countless tournament victories, two Sevens World Cups in 1997 and 2005.
Note: Caps reflect the total number of SVNS events competed in as of the 2023 Dubai Sevens.