Vodafone Fiji 7s player Nemani Nagusa has been withdrawn from the team to the Wellington 7s and the Sydney 7s due to an injury that was detected late last night.
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan says that during the team medical checks last night, the injury was detected and the decision was made for Nagusa to be rested.
Ryan says it's very unfortunate for the team and for Nagusa but he would prefer for him to recover properly for the next leg.
He says Viliame Mata who is just as fit, will replace Nagusa and will fly out to join the team later this week.
Meanwhile the team flew out this afternoon.
Fiji is in Pool B with Japan, Wales and Argentina in the Wellington tournament.
They will take on Japan at 11.36am this Saturday.
Fiji will face Wales at 2.38pm and take on Argentina at 5.46pm this Saturday.
The Cup quarters will start at 12.02pm Sunday, the Cup semis start at 4.27pm while the Cup final kicks off at 7.30pm.
