Tabua replaces Manasa Bari as 7s selector

National 15's rugby Coach Ilivasi Tabua has join force with current national 7's coach Josateki Savou in eyeing the 12 players that will be name after the Fiji Bitter Marist 7's on Saturday.

Tabua together with Savou and Jope Tuikabe will now prepare the team for Hong Kong and Adelaide after Manasa Bari is tied up with the Bligh Roosters for the Colonial Cup.

The trio will meet again either tomorrow or Thursday to set the selection criteria for players who are vying for a place in the team.

They will also check on the fitness and medical test that was conducted on those players who came for Saturday Test before they will monitor their performance in the Marist 7's.

The final 12 member team to Hong Kong will be announced after the final.