Digicel Fiji 7's Coach Waisale Serevi was not at the announcement of the final 12-member team for Wellington and San Diego this afternoon.
Acting FRU CEO, Keni Dakuidreketi assured the rugby public that no differences existed between Serevi and the National selectors.
Dakuidreketi added Serevi had already agreed to the names of players that will represent Fiji.
While alot of questions has been raised on who has the final say in the selection of the team, he made it clear that there is a selection criteria in place which is followed by the selectors.
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 Jery Burotu in the forwards.
Former Prison 7's rep, Pio Tuwai is the new face upfront.
In the back-line Vereniki Goneva will be the old hand with the assistance from Osea Kolinisau, Peni Rokodiva JNR while William Saukuru, Filimoni Botitu and Fiji Warriors half-back 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.
Serevi Not Present At Team Announcement
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