The Digicel Fiji 7s team had to skip their training run this morning as they are still trying to acclimatize to the weather in Las Vegas ahead of the USA 7s.
Manager Alifereti Malo said the players remained in their hotel room and will have their first training run this afternoon.
Malo added the cold weather is the only hurdle the players are facing as they set their goal to win the USA 7s title.
Fiji's opening pool opponent will be the host side USA and Coach Al Caravelli said they have al ot of respect for the Iliesa Tanivula coached side knowing they are the favourites to win in USA.
Caravelli believes they still have a lot to learn from the Fiji team although they played against them in their warm up games for the NZ and USA 7s.
Fiji will take on USA on Sunday at 8.44am.
Cold weather only hurdle for 7s team
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