It is the unknown quantity in the Digicel Fiji 7s team that Coach Iliesa Tanivula hopes to unleash in the Dubai 7s this weekend to catch other team by surprise.
Tanivula said his former mentor, Gordon Tietjens has already started a mind game where he has stated that Fiji is the sleeping giant of the Dubai 7s.
He believed that New Zealand being the defending champion know what is expected of them in Dubai and all teams playing in the City of Gold will be out to start their IRB 7s campaign on a winning note.
For the New Zealand 7s coach he will rely heavily on Fijian duo Tomasi Cama Jnr and Lote Raikabula to lead from the front in trying to retain the Dubai title.
Tietjens said they have the experience to guide most of his new boys this weekend.
New Zealand is in Pool B with USA, Zimbabwe and Argentina.
The 2010 Dubai 7s kicks-off tomorrow at 6.20pm with Fiji playing Portugal.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
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