It's a special day for two brothers from Deuba village after being named in the Digicel Fiji 7's team for the next leg of the IRB World 7s Series in Wellington and Las Vegas.
It is history in the making for Waisea Nayacalevu and Avenisi Vasuinubu who say this is the biggest surprise of their life.
Nayacalevu said even his parents are not aware at this stage that their two sons will don the Fiji jersey next week.
Meanwhile, Avenisi Vasuinubu played for the Melbourne rugby club last year and has been touring the rest of the World with the Uprising rugby club.
Uprising coach, Rene Munch said this is the right time for this youngster to play for Fiji.
The Digicel Fiji 7s 12 member team for the NZ and USA 7s:
Captain, Setefano Cakau, James Brown, Emosi Vucago, Lepani Botia, Sekonaia Kalou, Nemani Nagusa, Osea Kolinisau, Jone Tiko, Taniela Rawaqa, Metuisela Talebula, Waisea Nayacalevu, and Avenisi Vasuinubu.
Non-travelling reserves: Jimilai Naikadawa, Malakai Volau, Josateki Naisilisili and Isimeli Taqea.
Fiji is in Pool C in the NZ Sevens with Wales, Argentina and Tonga.
The New Zealand Sevens will be held in Wellington next Friday and Saturday.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo and Filipe Naikaso
History in the making for 2 brothers
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