The Digicel Fiji 7's team suffered a huge setback in their preparations to the Dubai tournament at the end of the month, as heavy rain in Sigatoka dampened training at the Sigatoka sand dunes.

When contacted by Village sports, Coach Joe Savou said that the team was really looking forward to running on the sand dunes, but had to delay their training to this morning.

Savou adds that if the weather permits the team will have their first run together this morning at the dunes, after which they will do some weights at the gym at Lawaqa Park.

The 15-member team to Dubai and George will be announced on Friday.

The team that is expected to be announced include Setefano Cakau, Neumi Nanuku, Akuila Nawerecagi, Etonia Naba, Emosi Vucago, Tomasi Mawi, Sakenasa Aca, Iliesa Ratuva, Rupeni Nasiga, Isei Lewaqai and Viliame Maya, Dan Rawaqa, Vereniki Goneva and Saimoni Nuku.

The Dubai 7's is on the 30th of November and 1st of December.