Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan has made a late change in the Fiji squad for the Hong Kong 7s with Viliame Mata being ruled out after picking up a knock in training yesterday.

Pio Tuwai will replace Mata as Tuwai has recovered fully from his elbow injury.

Mata has just recovered from some injuries and has gone through a surgery in Sydney.

Meanwhile captain, Osea Kolinisau is happy to see that Josua Vici has been given another chance.

Kolinisau says Vici has been training hard to show his worth in the national team.

Vici was down with a flu in Las Vegas and Vancouver which affected his performance.

Ben Ryan believes their defence let them down in the Vancouver 7s.

After naming a strong and experienced side for the Asia leg, Ryan says they have been working hard on their defence over the last two weeks.

The team will leave for Hong Kong at 8am tomorrow morning.

Fiji is pooled with Canada, Korea and Wales in Pool D.