Japan based 7s rugby sensation William Ryder, will play for defending Fiji Bitter Marist 7s champions Nawaka next week.

Tournament organizer Vili Rauca has confirmed Ryder has been registered in the Nawaka team for the two day competition and will team up with "Man Mountain" Semisi Naevo, Norman Ligairi and former New Zealand 7s rep Amasio Raoma, who played with them last year.

Nawaka is out to create history this year in the Marist 7s in becoming the first team to win the title for 3 years in a row.

The Marist 7s will be held at the Post Fiji Stadium on the 7th and 8th of next week and the final 12 member team to Hong Kong will be announced after the finals.