New Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan will arrive in the country this afternoon before the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International 7s tournament which starts this Friday.

Twelve players are currently training for the Digicel Fiji 7s team for this weekend's tournament.
 
Team Manager Isei Rayawa said at the moment former national coach Alifereti Dere is working with the side and he will work with Ben Ryan this week.

Rayawa added that the final team will be named tomorrow.

Fiji will play Tuvalu in the Oceania 7s at 10:28am Friday, Cook Islands at 11:56am and their final pool match is against PNG at 4:43pm.

Meanwhile, the International 7s will be played on a round robin between France, Argentina, USA, Westfield Barbarians and Wardens before the top four teams will progress to the semifinals.

The Fiji Water Centennial 7's tournament will be held this Friday and Saturday at the ANZ stadium.

Story by: Akuila Cama