Four players will make their debut for Fiji this week in the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania 7s tournament.
They are Nadi’s number eight Jiuta Takubu, Namosi flanker Sakiusa Nadruku, Lautoka fullback Vucago Banitabua and Suva’s speed merchant Sunia Kubu.
The Fiji Rugby Union has also confirmed that the 12 member squad selected is also the final team for the Gold Coast 7s next week.
Benito Eremasi and Wardens playmaker Kelepi Moua are the only two players retained from the Pacific Mini Games while Ilai Tinai, Donasio Ratubuli, Samisoni Viriviri are the only players from last season.
Ulaiyasi Lawavou, Samu Saqiwa and new captain Manueli Laqai return to the side.
Meanwhile, newly appointed coach Ben Ryan said he will not make wholesome changes.
The 12 member squad that has been named:
In the forwards: Manueli Laqai, Samu Saqiwa, Sakiusa Nadruku, Jiuta Takubu and Ulaiyasi Lawavou.
In the backs: Kelepi Moua, Ilai Tinai, Vucago Banitabua, Sunia Kubu, Benito Eremasi, Donasio Ratubuli and Samisoni Viriviri.
The Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International 7s kicks off this Friday at the ANZ Stadium.
Story by: Akuila Cama
Four players to make debut at Fiji Water 7s
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