Former Coca-Cola Games 400 metre sprinter Niko Verekauta has set his goal on switching his track shoes for rugby boots and be part of the Digicel Fiji 7's team to the first leg of the IRB 7's series in Dubai and George.

After yesterday's fitness test at the National Sports Stadium and a gym session in the afternoon, the Kadavu lad is confident he is ready to stamp his mark in the 7's team.