Fiji 7s coach Joe Savou said that Japan based William Ryder will be a star at this year's Hong Kong 7s tournament.
Ryder's form at the Fiji Bitter Marist 7s tournament came under spot light after the poor performance and also he lacked fitness.
But Savou said there is enough time on their hand to work on Ryder's fitness and again make his the star of the 7s code.
Meanwhile New Zealand 7s player Edwin Cocker who was one of the guests at the Marist 7s yesterday said every team will face the pressure at the Hong Kong 7s and no team can be rated as overwhelming favorites.
The 15-man Fiji 7s team selected yesterday and will chopped down to 12 next week are :Semisi Naevo, Mosese Volavola, Viliame Maya, Marika Vunibaka, Setefano Cakau, Emosi Vucago, Tomasi Mawi, Iliavi Satala, Lepani Nabuliwaqa, Epeli Vuniwaqa, William Ryder, Nasoni Roko, Timoci Matanavou, Ratu Naisa Nukurutabua and Jone Kuruduadua.
The Hong Kong 7s tournament will start on 28th of this month.
Ryder’s Fitness Will Improve
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