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Rokodiva out, Lutumailagi in

Rokodiva out, Lutumailagi in

By fijivillage.com
13/05/2009
Nadroga first five eight Jiuta Lutumailagi is the only new cap in the 12 member Digicel Fiji 7's team for the England and Scotland 7's.

Lutumailagi has been brought in to assist in the play-makers position after Peni Rokodiva Jnr was ruled out because of an injury he suffered in the warm up match against Red Rock yesterday.

Coach Iliesa Tanivula said that it was unfortunate to lose a player of Rokodiva's caliber, but he believes Lutumailagi will step up to the mark in the last leg of the IRB 7's series.

The team that has been named for England and Scotland 7's in the forwards Apisai Nayabo, Pio Tuwai, Waqabaca Kotobalavu, Watisoni Votu and Jerry Burotu.

In the back-line are Emosi Vucago, Jiuta Lutumailagi, Niumaia Cakacaka, Osea Kolinisau, Orisi Sareki, Vereniki Goneva and Nasoni Roko.

The side will leave on Monday for the England 7's which kicks-off on Saturday.
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