Fiji 7s coach to name team this weekend

Fiji 7s coach to name team this weekend

By Rusiate Baleilevuka
27/04/2016
Overseas based players from left: Leone Nakarawa, Josua Tuisova, Samisoni Viriviri and Waisea Nayacalevu

Vodafone Fiji 7s coach Ben Ryan will name his team this weekend for the last leg of the World Sevens Series.

As the players started camping again yesterday, Ryan is confident they will still have a strong team for Paris and London.

Forwards Isake Katonibau, Pio Tuwai and Viliame Mata are all back in the training squad.

Forwards Isake Katonibau, Pio Tuwai and Viliame Mata

Winger Savenaca Rawaca had another review on his injured left leg which still looked swollen.

Savenaca Rawaca

Team Manager Ropate Kauvesi said they will make a decision on Rawaca’s availability depending on his medical clearance.

All the players are expected to undergo a fitness test this afternoon while the team will break camp on Friday.

The overseas based players that have been eyed for the last leg include Leone Nakarawa, Josua Tuisova, Samisoni Viriviri and Waisea Nayacalevu.

Fiji is pooled with Samoa, Scotland and Wales in Pool B in the Paris 7s.

The team will leave the country next Wednesday to have one week camp in London before heading to Paris.

The Paris 7s will be held from the 13th to the 15th of next month.

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