2 new players in 7s squad
France based Nadroga rugby team's first five-eighth Jiuta Lutumailagi and Nadi rugby flanker, Jolame Bera have made the cut.
Tanivula has also retained the 12-players that were part of the winning team at the Hong Kong 7s while New Zealand based James Brown has been dropped which sees Peni Rokodiva Junior getting the nod after he missed the last two legs of the Series because of injury.
The 15-players selected are: In the forwards Seremia Burotu, Pio Tuwai, Suli Ramasima, Apisai Nayabo, Watison Votu, Jolame Bera, Waqabaca Kotobalavu while the backs includes Niumaia Cakacaka, Osea Kolinisau, Vereniki Goneva, Nasoni Roko, Orisi Sareki, Emosi Vucago, Peni Rokodiva and Jiuta Lutumailagi.
The squad will be trimmed to 12 next week.
The Digicel 7s team players march into camp on Sunday and will train in Nadi.
The England 7s tournament will be held on the 23rd and 24th of this month in London, followed by the Scotland 7s tournament a week later in Edinburgh.
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