Tuwai returns as co-captain for the Fiji team as he leads the charge to win the third Hamilton 7s title

Olympic gold medalist and former captain of the Fiji Airways National 7s Team, Jerry Tuwai returns as co-captain for the Fiji team as he leads the charge to win the third Hamilton 7s title and secure his place in the Fijian 7s team for the Tokyo Olympics in July.

Tuwai last captained Fiji in 2017 and 2018.

He was replaced in the following season by Kalione Nasoko.

Tuwai is the reigning World Rugby 7s Player of the Year.

Last season he scored 24 tries and he has scored 5 tries this year.

He has played in 50 tournaments.

Tuwai has scored 125 tries for Fiji and is the joint highest try scorer with Nasoni Roko.

Barring any upsets, Fiji will either take on New Zealand or USA in the semi final and South Africa or England in the Hamilton 7s final.

Coach, Gareth Baber has made two changes to his team for the 2nd leg of the HSBC 7s Series.

Livai Ikanikoda and Asaeli Tuivuaka make their return to the team. Jerry Tuwai and Meli Derenalagi will share the captaincy.

Other players included are Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Josua Vakurunabili, Kavekini Tabu, Apenisa Cakaubalavu, Vilimoni Botitu, Waisea Nacuqu, Alasio Naduva, Aminiasi Tuimaba and Napolioni Ratu.

Fiji will play their first pool match in the Hamilton 7s against Samoa at 12.57pm this Saturday, they will take on Australia at 6.35pm Saturday and play Argentina at 11.57am this Sunday in their last pool match.

The semi-final will start at 3.20pm Sunday while the final will start at 7.56pm Sunday.