Fiji wing and former Natabua sprinter Batinisavu Uluiyata is leaving for Las Vegas tonight to join the Fiji Airways National 7s side in the US.
Fiji Rugby Union Chairman, Francis Kean has just confirmed that coach, Gareth Baber wanted Uluiyata to leave for Las Vegas today as wing, Alasio Naduva is yet to get his US visa.
Uluiyata was seen checking in at Nadi International Airport earlier this afternoon.
Fiji will play Russia in their first pool match of the Las Vegas 7s at 12.06pm this Saturday and we take on France at 3.07pm, Fiji then play their final pool match against Kenya at 8.36am Sunday.
The Cup quarters start at 1.26pm this Sunday, the Cup semis will be held at 9.12am on Monday 5th March while the Cup final will kick off at 12.30pm Monday.