Two new caps have been named in the Fiji sevens team for next months World Series tournaments in Las Vegas and Vancouver.
Josua Vici and Masivesi Dakuwaqa will make their debut on the global circuit next weekend as Fiji looks to defend their Las Vegas title.
Fiji celebrate winning the 2015 Las Vegas Sevens. Photo: World Rugby / Martin Seras Lima
The FRU CEO, John O'Connor, acknowledged that the players faced a great challenge considering that some of them and their families were affected by Cyclone Winston.
Head coach Ben Ryan said the competition for places in training has been excellent and the new caps deserve their chance.
"Both have done particularly well - Josh and Masi have been outstanding for the last two weeks and give us some real go-forward on either side of the field, as a forward and an out-and-out winger in Josh's case. It's been a tough few days for everybody in Fiji and we're hoping to do our little bit to raise some smiles across the nation over the next two weeks."
Fiji squad
- Jasa Veremalua
- Pio Tuwai
- Osea Kolinisau
- Savenaca Rawaca
- Seremaia Tuwai
- Emosi Mulevoro
- Isake Katonibau
- Vatemo Ravouvou
- Nemani Nagusa
- Kitione Taliga
- Josua Vici
- Amenoni Nasilasila
- Masivesi Dakuwaqa
- Sevuloni Mocenacagi
Fiji sevens coach Ben Ryan. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
