Digicel Fiji 7's coach Iliesa Tanivula is drawing up a strategy that will suprise many coaches in the England 7's this weekend.
Tanivula left with only 11 players this morning for London and suffered a set back on Saturday with two of his key players Etoni Naba and Turuva Lumelume both unavailable to travel.
Lumelume has been replaced by Vima Tuidraki while he will name Naba's replacement in London.
Speaking to Fijivillage Sports, Tanivula said that there is a possibility that Pio Tuwai and Watisoni Votu who have been named in the forwards to be use in the back line.
He added that this two players have played in the back line for their respective clubs in the 15's rugby code and it will not be difficult for them to make the switch.
Fiji is in Pool C with South Africa, France and Canada.
The England 7's kicks-off on Saturday with Fiji first game against Canada at 10:14pm.
Tanivula plans surprise strategy
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