National 7s coach Josateki Savou is working closely with fellow selectors Manasa Bari and Jope Tuikabe in trying to find a formidable combination to defend the gold medal in the Pacific Games.

After a poor turnout in the first training camp last week, Savou knows that his first task to guide the national 7s team will not be easy.

While 6 of his players from the 14 member team have not represented Fiji in the 7s code, he will be relying on the likes of Setefano Cakau, Emosi Vucago, Mosese Volavola and Etonia Naba to form the core of the team.

Savou is now using some of the local coaches in trying to find out the strengths and weaknesses of other teams before the Pacific Games.