Fiji RWC Sevens team named

The Fiji Rugby Union has this evening announced the 12-member team to represent Fiji at the defence of the Melrose Cup in Dubai.

There are seven overseas based players, five of whom were part of the Melrose Cup winning team in Hong Kong in 2005.

The five - Apolosi Satala, Semisi Naevo, Jone Daunivucu, Vilimone Delasau and Sireli Bobo.

The notable inclusions in the team are Pio Tuwai and Watisoni Votu who were impressive in their IRB World 7s Circuit debut in the recent Wellington and San Diego 7s tournaments.

The 12 members include in the Forwards, Apolosi Satala, Napolioni Nalaga, Semisi Naevo, Pio Tuwai and Seramaia Burotu.

The Backs include Jone Daunivucu, Peni Rokodiva, Vereniki Goneva, Filimoni Delasau, Sireli Bobo, Neumi Nanuku and Watisoni Votu.

The non-traveling reserves are, Apisai Nayabo, Waisale Suka, Orisi Sariki, Filimoni Bolavucu.

The captain will be announced on Friday before the team leave for Dubai.