The Fiji Rugby Union, High Performance Unit will now be responsible in working with Digicel Fiji 7's Rugby Coach Waisale Serevi for the IRB 7's series and to defend the Melrose Cup.

The FRU Games Committee use to oversee the work carried out by the national 7's coach in selecting and preparing the team before a tournament, and now their work will be done by the HPU.

Games Committee Chairman, Rafaele Kasibulu said the FRU Board has decided for Serevi to work with the HPU Officials who will assist with the selection and the preparation of the team.

Serevi will have the assistance of HPU officials like former 7's rep Penisoni Waki, Iliesa Tanivula and trainer Nacanieli Cawanibuka to start his work.

The names of the Fiji 7's training squad is expected to be announced this afternoon.