France based wing Sireli Bobo's inclusion in the final 12 member Digicel Fiji 7s team to defend the Melrose Cup in Dubai will now depend on the time of his release from his club.
FRU coaching director Ilivasi Tabua had confirmed talking to Bobo this morning but not sure when he will be released by his Metro Racing club.
Tabua said Bobo knows of the importance to be in the country 10 days before they will leave for Dubai as they will need time to build on a combination.
Although under the IRB rule a player has to be released 10 days before an IRB sanctioned tournament kicks off, Bobo's club have not replied to Tabua's request for the speedster to be in the country next week.
Meanwhile, Tabua said the selection door to the 12 member team is still open.
The 25 member training squad will be announced on Saturday after the final of the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament at the TFL National Stadium.
Bobo’s inclusion depends on release time
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