Fiji team named for HK 7s

The Digicel Fiji 7s team has been named for the Hong Kong and Australia Sevens tournaments with a change in co-captains and the 7s management opting to include top players who are from the Fiji Military Forces and the Navy.

Army captain, Dale Tonawai has made the team to Hong Kong and is also the co-captain of the Fiji 7s team.

The other co-captain is Watisoni Votu.

Navy officers, Waqabaca Kotobalavu and Nikola Matawalu are also in the team.

Making their comeback to don the Fiji jersey are Setefano Cakau, David Batiratu and Osea Kolinisau.

The Fiji team to the Hongs Kong 7s:

Seremaia Burotu, Watisoni Votu, Setefano Cakau, Dale Tonawai, Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Nikola Matawalu, Emosi Vucago, Mitieli Nacagilevu, Joeli Lutumailagi, Ilai Tinai, David Batiratu and Osea Kolinisau.

The non-travelling reserves are Kelemedi Bola, Livai Ikanikoda, Sailosi Rabo and Nemani Nagusa.

Red Rock player, Peni Gaunimeke has been dropped from the team.

Meanwhile changes are expected to be made for the Australia Sevens due to the travel sanctions in place for the military and navy officers.

The non-travelling reserves are expected to replace Tonawai, Kotobalavu and Matawalu for the tournament in Adelaide.



Story by: Vijay Narayan, Paradise Tabucala and Aaron Ah Yuk