Digicel Fiji Sevens captain Vereniki Goneva will not be part of the Flying Fijian 15s rugby team for their opening Pacific Nation Cup game against Tonga next Saturday.

Goneva has spoken to the national 15s management team that he needs some rest after guiding the Sevens team to win the Scotland Sevens last weekend.

The Nagado lad from the highlands of Nadi was at the Holiday Inn today to be part of the Digicel Fiji Sevens celebration after a win in Edinburgh.

It is likely that 15s rugby coach Ilivasi Tabua will opt for rugby league convert Waisale Suka to replace Goneva in the first game against Tonga.

The Flying Fijian 15s rugby team will jet out on Tuesday for their first Test match against Tonga next Saturday in Nukualofa.