Nothing is being taking lightly as Digicel Fiji Sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula has named a strong starting line-up to take on Georgia in its first World Cup match tomorrow morning.
He has named five players, who played in the 2005 World Cup, to kick off Fiji's defence of the Melrose Cup.
Speaking from Dubai Team Manager Alifereti Malo said FRU President Ro Filipe Tuisawau announced the line-up and presented the jerseys to the players in the last hour.
The team to take on Georgia: In the forwards, Semisi Naevo, Apolosi Satala, Napolioni Nalaga and in the backs Jone Daunivucu will start at halfback, Vereniki Goneva at playmaker, Vilimoni Delasau at rover while Neumi Nanuku returns on the wing for Fiji.
Malo said Ro Filipe sent out a strong message to the boys before presenting them the National jerseys.
The message was for the team to be humble and deliver on the field for Fiji.
He said the starting line-up for this match is just the unveiling of one of their game plans.
Fiji takes on Georgia at 4:16 tomorrow morning.
Strong line-up named for Georgia
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