Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s Coach, Gareth Baber says Livai Ikanikoda is a great player and has shown a lot of commitment in training.

Ikanikoda returns for the first time this season and is expected to bring his leadership qualities to the team.

Baber also says Asaeli Tuivuaka has improved in his game and has shown he is really up for a spot in this team.

Meanwhile, fans turned up in numbers to farewell the team at Nadi International Airport today.

Fiji’s first pool match in the Hamilton 7s is against Samoa at 12.47 pm this Saturday, we then face Australia at 6.35 pm Saturday and battle Argentina at 11.57am this Sunday in our last pool match.

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