Flying Fijians halfback Waisale Vatuvoka is hoping to make the first line-up in the team to meet Scotland this weekend.
The Serea villager from Naitasiri knows that the position will be closely contested by Captain Mosese Rauluni and Neimia Kenatale.
Speaking to Fijivillage before leaving for the Europe tour, Vatuvoka said he knows he will be playing amongst the best and is delighted about meeting his favorite player, Brian O'Driscoll.
Vatuvoka was selected ahead of nippy Nadroga halfback Emosi Vucago, after an impressive performance during the Colonial Farebrother Sullivan Trophy for his Naitasiri provincial side.
Fiji plays Scotland on Sunday in Murrayfield at 2.30am then they face Ireland on November 21st at Royal Dublin and the tour concludes with their last game against Romania on November 28th.
Vatuvoka hopes to make first line-up
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