Digicel Fiji 7s replacements Josefa Bole will add speed to the side for this weekend's South Africa 7s in George.
After the 19-nil loss to New Zealand in the semifinal in Dubai, it was evident that the Iliesa Tanivula coached side did not have speed outwide, where both wingers Osea Kolinisau and Vima Tuidraki were outpaced by the Kiwis.
Bole will be making his debut for Fiji in South Africa while Turuva Lumelume should assist the forwards, where they also failed to contain New Zealand.
Lumelume, is known for his defence in the Nadi side, which was evident in the Farebrother matches.
The George 7s tournament will kick off on Saturday.
Fiji's opening pool match against Portugal will be at 12:10am, then at 3:16am they play against Russia and the final pool match against Australia will be played on Saturday morning at 7:16am.
Bole to add more speed to 7s team
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