Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Iliesa Tanivula is expected to retain most of the players for the Mini Pacific Games that successfully defended the Gold medal at the World Games in Taiwan.

Seremaia Burotu, Nasoni Roko, Emosi Vucago, Pio Tuwai, Watisoni Votu, Peni Rokodiva, Orisi Sareki, Apisai Naiyabo and Taniela Rawaqa are in Tanivula's squad that has been given the green light by the FASANOC Justification Committee.

New Zealand based Sean Morell will not be part of the team because of eligibility rule, while Osea Kolinisau could make the trip to Cook Islands who was dropped from the World Games squad because of injury.

Tanivula said the preparation for the Mini Pacific Games will start sooner than expected.