Digicel Fiji 7's coach Ben Ryan wants to improve his players’ fitness before he adds his flavor to the Fijian flair.

Ryan said every Fijian player that will participate in next week's Bayleys Fiji Coral Coast 7s has to come in with an open mind because it can be their turn to don the national jumper.

Ryan added that the selection will be fair.


20 players are in the national sevens training squad with the likes of former national reps Jasa Veremalua, Emosi Mulevoro, Jiuta Lutumailagi, James Brown and Leo Naikasau.

Coca Cola Games sprint champion Beniamino Maravu, Gold Coast 7s reps Ulaiyasi Lawavou, Vucago Banitabua, Jiuta Takubu, Benito Eremasi, Samu Saqiwa and Osea Kolinisau are also in the squad.

Westfield Barbarians pair Senivalati Ramuwai and Seni Kunatani along with Tailevu's Aisea Druma are the new faces in the squad.

The players will be released to play for their respective clubs in the Coral Coast 7's which kicks off next Thursday at Lawaqa Park.

Story by: Akuila Cama