Nadroga duo, Joeli Lutumailagi and Miti Nacagilevu have put their hands up that they want to be part of the Digicel Fiji 7s team to Hong Kong next month.
After opting to take a rest in the NZ and USA 7s, Lutumailagi and Nacagilevu showed at the fitness test today that they are back to claim their respective spots in the national 7s team.
Head coach, Alifereti Dere said these two players look in top shape to be in his team.
Dere also revealed that his final 12 member team will be made up of experienced players like Emosi Vucago, Setefano Cakau, Miti Nacagilevu, Joeli Lutumailagi, Nikola Matawalu and Nemani Nagusa.
Those who did not take part in the fitness test today include Sekonaia Kalou, James Brown and Waisea Nayacalevu while Osea Kolinisau is ruled out of the Hong Kong and Japan 7s.
The Hong Kong 7s is scheduled for the 23rd to the 25th of March.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Nadroga duo show interest in Fiji 7s
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