KooGa Wailers and Marauders showed that favourites South Sea Drifters won't have things their own way with impressive quarterfinal performances in the International Invitation competition.
The Dubai Hurricanes gate crashed the Dubai Exiles' party by digging deep to produce a fine team performance and lift the Gulf Cup for the first time in their history.
Sevens legend Waisale Serevi promised to return to Dubai next year and bring his family with him after the Kentz Drifters cruised to victory in the International Invitation tournament.
