Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula has retained the same line-up that played in the 21 all draw against South Africa to play in tonight=s London Sevens quarter final against Australia.
Manager Jope Tuivanuavou has confirmed that Tanivula has decided to start with Apisai Nayabo, Watisoni Votu and Jerry Burotu in the forwards.
Semi Keli will again start at half-back with Ilai Tinai at play maker, Aisake Katonibau at rover and Randell Kamea on the wing.
Tuivanuavou said they have faith in these players to deliver the result against an Australian side that thumped defending champions England 38-5 this morning.
He added that the support and prayers from home will play a key role tonight.
Fiji came through to the quarter final after a close 28-19 win against Canada they then defeated France 29-14 and drew 21 all with South Africa.
Looking at the quarter finals at 10.58pm, Argentina face Wales, Fiji up against Australia at 11.20pm, and England will take on South Africa at 11.42pm in the last quarter-final New Zealand will play Samoa at 12.04am.
The first semi final of the London sevens kicks off at 3:40 and the final is scheduled to kick off at 5:22 tomorrow morning.
Fiji confident of beating Australia
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