Be rest assured we are in Wellington to do Fiji proud.

That's the message from the Digicel Fiji 7s ahead of their first pool game against Wales.

The 2008 Wellington 7s kicks-off this hour with 16 teams battling it out for the top honors to be awarded tomorrow night.

Hosts New Zealand are the overwhelming favorites to win their 3rd title after winning in Dubai and South Africa. Teams like Fiji, England, Samoa and South Africa will be their biggest threat.

Speaking to Legend FM Sports, Manager Opetaia Ravai says with 8 new players in Wellington for the first time it is a big challenge for the side.