Digicel Fiji 7's play-maker Jone Daunivucu believes the local based players selected to defend the Melrose Cup next weekend, are ready to lift their performance to the expectation of the rugby fans.

Daunivucu who is earmarked to call the shots in the back-line after William Ryder pulled out, has confidence in the 6 local players who are part of the 12 member team.

The Vuaki lad who was part of the team that won the Melrose Cup in 2005, said the side has the depth and experience to do well in Dubai.