Seven local-based players who had been picked in the Flying Fijians squad for the Europe tour marched into camp yesterday afternoon.
The seven with the likes of Setefano Somoca, Vesi Rarawa, Jimilai Naikadawa, Nemaia Kenatale, Seveci Taka, Taniela Rawaqa and Viliame Veikoso are expected to be joined by New Zealand based Graham Dewes and Tuapati Talemaitoga this weekend.
Team Manager, Semi Rogoyawa said the players will go through various training programs.
Coach, Samu Domoni Jnr had earlier confirmed that only 14 players will assemble in Fiji before they leave for France while the rest of the 16 Europe based players will join the team on the 7th of next month.
Fiji's opening game in Europe will be against France on the 14th of next month.
Story by: Dhanjay Deo
Local based players march into camp
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