With just days remaining for the nation to find out the names of the 12 players to travel to the Rio Olympics, Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan may already have a fair idea of his best 13 after their gruelling contact session last week.
Happy Monday morning from Fiji 🇫🇯 Media release via @fijirugby wth squad update at 12pm Fiji Time. #rugby
— Ben Ryan Fiji 7s (@benjaminryan) July 10, 2016
Ryan has been with majority of the players from the time he started coaching the national 7s side and will make some tough decisions this week.
Fijivillage was present in some of their sessions as every player gave their all to impress the selectors.
Lanky forward Semi Kunatani says it will come down to attitude on and off the field.
Ben Ryan is expected to reduce the number of forwards from nine to six.
The forwards vying for a spot in the Olympics are Waisea Nayacalevu, Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua, Semi Kunatani, Viliame Mata, Leone Nakarawa, Pio Tuwai, Masivesi Dakuwaqa, Sevuloni Mocenacagi and Nemani Nagusa.
Emosi Mulevoro’s competes with Amenoni Nasilasila and Jerry Tuwai for the halfback's position.
In the rover and first five‑eighth positions, Captain Osea Kolinisau, Vatemo Ravouvou, Alivereti Veitokani and Kitione Taliga are competing for the two spots available.
The contenders for the backs are Savenaca Rawaca, Josua Tuisova, Samisoni Viriviri, Jarryd Hayne and Josua Vici.
The final 13 players that will be part of the Fiji 7s team to Rio will be announced this Friday by Fiji Rugby Union President and Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama.
