The Digicel Fiji 7's team to the New Zealand and USA 7's tournaments is a well balanced team with speedsters and aggressive forwards.
Assistant coach, Etuate Waqa who will take the team to the next two tournaments of the IRB 7's series said the selectors have roped in some new players who have a lot to offer as well as some seasonal reps who know how the job needs to be done.
Waqa who led Fiji to the historic win in Gold coast added that the players selected have got what it takes to maintain Fiji at the top of the IRB 7's series table.
Meanwhile, it's a special day for two brothers from Deuba village after being named in the Digicel Fiji 7's team today.
Waisea Nayacalevu and Avenisi Vasuinubu rate this as the biggest surprise of their lives.
The Digicel Fiji 7's 12 member team for the NZ and USA 7s:
Captain, Setefano Cakau, James Brown, Emosi Vucago, Lepani Botia, Sekonaia Kalou, Nemani Nagusa, Osea Kolinisau, Jone Tiko, Taniela Rawaqa, Metuisela Talebula, Waisea Nayacalevu, and Avenisi Vasuinubu.
Non-travelling reserve are Jimilai Naikadawa, Malakai Volau, Josateki Naisilisili and Isimeli Taqea.
Fiji is in Pool C in the NZ Sevens with Wales, Argentina and Tonga.
The New Zealand Sevens will be held in Wellington next Friday and Saturday.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
Fiji 7s team a well balanced side-Waqa
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