Digicel Fiji Sevens team coach Alifereti Dere believes he has got the best 12 players who will deliver in the Hong Kong and Japan Sevens tournaments.
Dere, who lifted the Hong Kong Sevens trophy two years in a row as a captain in 1990 and 1991, said he has learnt from the first and second legs of the series.
Sikeli Vuruna will make his debut for Fiji in Hong Kong while Lepani Botia, Waisea Nayacalevu, Joji Ragamate, Ilai Tinai, Avenisi Vasuinubu, Nemani Nagusa and Jimilai Naikadawa will experience the atmosphere at Happy Valley for the first time.
The non-traveling reserves are Simeli Taqea, Apisai Naiyabo, Timoci Vakadranu and Aisake Katonibau.
33-year-old Setefano Cakau will lead the side for the next leg.
The full team for the Hong Kong and Japan Sevens leg:
In the forwards: Captain Setefano Cakau, Lepani Botia, Jimilai Naikadawa, Nemani Nagusa and Waisea Nayacalevu.
In the backline: Ilai Tinai, Metusela Talebula, Nikola Matawalu, Sikeli Vuruna, Joeli Lutumailagi, Avenisi Vasuinubu and Joji Ragamate.
Fiji will play Scotland in its first game in the Hong Kong Sevens at 9:06pm next Friday before taking on France at 5:32pm and Australia at 10:46pm on Saturday.
Story by: Akuila Cama
I’ve got the best players - Dere
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