Wardens playmaker Kelepi Namoua has been ruled of the Digicel Fiji 7s team for the Gold Coast 7s after suffering an injury during the final of the Fiji Water Centennial Oceania and International 7s yesterday.

Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Ben Ryan confirmed that Namoua will be replaced by Pio Tuwai's younger brother Waisea Nacuqu.

Nacuqu will join Osea Kolinisau as the late inclusion into the side after Sunia Kubu was also injured.

The Gold Coast 7s kicks off next Saturday with Fiji taking on Wales, Canada and Portugal in pool play.


Story by: Aliki Bia and Akuila Cama