Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s Coach Gareth Baber has named his 14 member squad for the Hong Kong and Singapore tournaments with Paula Dranisinukula to captain the team.
Police 7s skipper Livai Ikanikoda makes his return to the national team after last representing the side in 2011 while long time extended squad member Napolioni Ratu also makes the cut into the 14 member team.
Police 7s skipper Livai Ikanikoda
Baber has also selected Isoa Tabu, Ratu Meli Derenalagi, Sevuloni Mocenacagi, Apenisa Cakaubalavu, Asaeli Tuivoka, Jerry Tuwai, Terio Temani, Vilimoni Botitu, Alasio Naduva , Josua Vakurinabili and Aminiasi Tuimaba.
Regular captain Kalione Nasoko will miss the two tournaments because of a knee injury.
Fiji will take on Kenya at 11.37pm next Friday in their first pool match of the Hong Kong 7s, they will then take on Australia at 5.13pm next Saturday and play their final pool match against New Zealand at 8.55pm next Saturday.
The Cup quarterfinals will kick start at 2.58pm next Sunday, cup semifinal is at 7.41pm and cup final will be played at 11pm next Sunday.
Fiji 7s squad
1. Josua Vakurunabili 2. Paula Dranisinukula 3. Isoa Tabu 4. Ratu Meli Derenalagi 5. Sevuloni Mocenacagi 6. Apenisa Cakaubalavu 7. Asaeli Tuivoka 8. Jerry Tuwai 9. Terio Temani 10. Napolioni Ratu 11. Vilimoni Botitu 12. Alasio Naduva 13. Aminisai Tuimaba 14. Livai Ikanikoda
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