Joji Ragamte and Sikeli Vuruna will make their debut in the IRB World 7s series in Hong Kong.
Both have been named in the 12 member Digicel Fiji 7s team for the next leg of the IRB 7s series.
Veteran Setefano Cakau will lead the team for the first time in Hong Kong with brothers Waisea Nayacalevu and Avenisi Vasuniubu reclaiming their spots.
Jimilai Naikadawa, Ilai Tinai and Joeli Lutumailagi forced their way back into the squad after proving their worth at last weekend's Marist 7s.
Captain Setefano Cakau said that he knows the task ahead is tough.
The full team for the Hong Kong and Japan 7s leg -
In the forwards Captain Setefano Cakau, Lepani Botia, Jimilai Naikadawa, Nemani Nagusa and Waisea Nayacalevu.
In the backline Ilai Tinai, Metusela Talebula, Nikola Matawalu, Sikeli Vuruna, Joeli Lutumailagi, Avenisi Vasuniubu and Joji Ragamate.
Fiji will play Scotland in its first game in the Hong Kong 7s at 9:06pm next Friday before taking on France at 5:32pm and Australia at 10:46pm on Saturday.
Story by: Akuila Cama and Filipe Naikaso
Ragamate, Vuruna debut in IRB 7s series
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