The Digicel Fiji Sevens team left our shores yesterday for the Cook Islands Mini Games confident of retaining the gold medal.

Coach Iliesa Tanivula has made some changes to his side with the inclusion of Navy duo Waqabaca Kotobalavu and Jolame Bera, who have been called in to replace Suliasi Ramasima and Apisai Nayabo.

Tanivula said both Waqabaca and Bera know the expectation in the team as they try to use the Mini Games as their build up to the IRB Sevens Series.