“Defence is the key.”
Those were the words of Vodafone Fiji 7s forward Isake Katonibau as they prepare for an exciting Wellington 7s this weekend.
Katonibau says Ben Ryan has been spending a lot of time on their defence.
Katonibau adds that the players believe that Semi Kunatani is ready to come back into the 7s arena.
Meanwhile, Nadroga number 8 Nemani Nagusa has been withdrawn from the team due to an injury that was detected late on Sunday night.
Coach Ben Ryan says that during the team medical checks, the injury was detected and the decision was made for Nagusa to be rested.
Ryan says it is very unfortunate for the team and for Nagusa but he would prefer for him to recover properly for the next leg.
Viliame Mata who is just as fit, will replace Nagusa and will fly out to join the team later this week.
Fiji is in Pool B with Japan, Wales and Argentina in the Wellington tournament.
They will take on Japan at 11.36am this Saturday.
Fiji will face Wales at 2.38pm and take on Argentina at 5.46pm this Saturday.
The Cup quarters will start at 12.02pm Sunday, the Cup semis start at 4.27pm while the Cup final kicks off at 7.30pm.
