The Fiji sevens team says it will learn and move on after suffering a 26-14 defeat to South Africa in the final of the World Series opener in Dubai.
Interim head coach Naca Cawanibuka described it as a "tough day at the office" while captain Osea Kolinisau tweeted that he was "Proud of the boys. A good start to the season and we will come out stronger next week."
Fiji captain Osea Kolinsau finds space during the Dubai 7s. Photo: Michael Lee / World Rugby
Fiji still had the most players named in the tournament dream team, with newcomer Setareki Bituniyata joining Kolinisau and Jerry Tuwai.
Fiji have been drawn in Pool B in Cape Town, alongside France, Kenya and Japan.
Meanwhile Samoa are a good chance to improve on their tenth place finish in Dubai after being drawn in Pool D with Wales, Scotland and Uganda.