Vunibaka expected to lead 7s side

Veteran player Marika Vunibaka is again expected to lead the Digicel Fiji 7s team in the final two legs of the IRB World 7s Series in London and Edinburgh.

Vunibaka who captained the side in Hong Kong and Adelaide 7s tournament is the only player in the current 15-man training that has wealth of experience in 7s and 15's code.

Coach Joe Savou will announce his final 12-man squad to London and Edinburgh next week. It is understood that three new faces will be named after Semisi Naevo, William Ryder and Lepani Nabuliuwaqa were not been considered for the final two legs.

Meanwhile Japan based Nasoni Roko is yet to arrive in the country, although he was expected to arrive last week.

Players likely to be chosen will be Marika Vunibaka, Setefano Cakau, Viliame Maya, Emosi Vucago, Iliavi Satala, Naisa Narukutabua, Nasoni Roko, Timoci Matanavou and Tomasi Mawi, with three new caps.

The London 7s tournament will be on 24th and 25th of this month.