Despite the below expectation performance in the last leg of the IRB 7s series, the Digicel Fiji 7s team had an eye catching reception in Hong Kong.

And nine players who were not even part of last year's team that won the title at So Kon Po were amazed to see how Fiji is treated in Hong Kong.

Head coach Alivereti Dere said a lot of fans came at the airport to get photos with the players and people are giving the team the same respect as it got last year.

However, Dere said time has come to put the focus on the pool matches.