Eight of the players that were in the run-on Flying Fijian team for the 2007 Rugby World Cup will no longer be part of this year's campaign.

Tight-head prop, Hendry Qiodravu, locks Ifereimi Rawaqa, Kele Leawere, flanker, Semisi Naevo, former captain Mosese Rauluni, center Seru Rabeni with wingers Isoa Neivua and Filomoni Delasau are not in the running for a spot in the national team.

Technical adviser, Greg Mumm said that although these players will not be part of the team they still have the core of the side that reached the quarter final in 2007 which will provide a platform for this year's team.