Digicel Fiji 7's utility back Lepani Nabuliwaqa will not play in the Digicel Suva International 7's after undergoing a surgery operation yesterday.

Nabuliwaqa has been told to rest for 2 weeks which will not allow him to be part of the Fiji team in the International 7's.

Coach Iliesa Tanivula has not named a replacement having faith in the current squad that they have enough players to replace Nabuliwaqa.

The Fiji 7's team celebrated New Year in their camp in Sigatoka and will return to their respective families tomorrow.

Tanivula will use the Suva International 7's as his selection ground for the next leg of the IRB 7's series in New Zealand on February.

The Suva International 7's kicks-off on the 21st to the 23rd of January.