Four key members of the Nadroga 15s rugby team during the Farebrother Sullivan trophy will not be part of the Digicel Fiji 7s team in the opening IRB Sevens Series.
Flanker Semesa Gonevou, fullback Mitieli Nacagilevu, rover Joeli Lutumailagi and lock Nemani Nagusa left during the weekend with the Davetalevu team for Malaysia.
Manager Sale Sorovaki has confirmed that they have named their replacements in the 20-member squad as these players will not be able to be in camp this week.
He added that the likes of Emosi Vucago, Jerry Burotu, Nasoni Roko and Orisi Sareki are the seasoned players in the team who will guide the new players.
The Digicel Fiji 7s team is in pool D with Portugal, France and England in the opening leg of the IRB Sevens Series in Dubai on the 4th and 5th of next month.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
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