Serevi Handed A Young Team
The 12 member team consists of four new caps while 8 players have been retained from the side that went for the last leg of the IRB 7's series.
Etonia Naba is the most experienced player in the side and will have the support of Iliesa Ratuva, Rupeni Nasiga and Jerry Burotu in the forwards.
Former Prison 7's rep, Pio Tuwai will be the new face upfront.
In the back-line Vereniki Goneva will be the old hand with the assistance from Osea Kolinisau, Peni Rokodiva while William Saukuru, Filimoni Botitu and Fiji Warriors halfback Nemia Kenatale are donning the Fiji 7's jumper for the first time.
Emosi Vucago who captained the team to the Dubai 7's has been ruled out because of injury while Lepani Nabuliwaqa was not considered because he failed the fitness test.
Fiji is in Pool D in the Wellington 7's with Samoa, USA and Cook Islands.
The Wellington 7's will kick-off next Friday.
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