Former Fiji U19 rep and current Crusaders development squad member John Brown has forced his way into the 16 member Digicel Fiji 7s training squad preparing for the Hong Kong and Adelaid 7's.
Brown who was part of the Fiji U-19 team that went to Dubai with the likes of Tomasi Mawi in 2005 is playing his rugby now in New Zealand.
He was part of the Taranaki 7s team in the New Zealand 7s and national 7s selector Dan Lobendan said he will assist alot in the aerial battle.
Also Waisale Suka was not considered for selection after he opted to return to rugby league after the World Cup 7s.
The forwards, Jerry Burotu, Jolame Bera, Pio Tuwai, Apisai Nayabo, Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Turuva Lumelume, James Brown and Suliasi Ramasima.
The backline, Peni Rokodiva Jnr, Vereniki Goneva, Emosi Vucago, Orisi Sareki, Osea Kolinisau, Nasoni Roko, Niumaia Cakacaka, Patrick Osbourne. The squad will march into camp on Sunday and the Hong Kong 7s will start on the 27th to the 29th of this month.
Brown forces way into 7s squad
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