He loved watching Waisale Serevi play in Hong Kong while growing up and wished one day he would get his chance at Happy Valley donning the national jersey.
Lepani Botia's wish will come true as he will run out onto So Kon Po Stadium this Friday.
The Naivucini lad from Naitasiri is ready to shoulder his country’s hope this weekend and hopes to follow the footsteps of his cousin Lepani Nabuliwaqa.
Botia said his dream has finally come true.
Meanwhile, Fiji 7's team will have some scrimmage sessions today.
The side to take on Scotland will be named tomorrow.
Fiji will take on Scotland at 9:06pm on Friday before tackling France at 5:32pm and Australia at 10:14pm on Saturday.
Cup quarter-finals start 3.12pm on Sunday, cup semi-finals start at 7.49pm and cup final will be played at 11pm.
Story by: Akuila Cama
Botia ready for HK 7s action
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