Fiji Airways National 7s Coach Gareth Baber who is with the Fiji Barbarians 7s team for the Central Coast 7s says new players in the team have been working hard.
Baber says this tournament will be a level up and will give an opportunity to see how other teams play.
He adds tournaments like these gauges the team’s performance.
Baber says this gives the new players the opportunity to play with the senior players and show what they can do.
The Fiji Barbarians 7s team has three Olympic Gold Medalists and four regular‑season campaigners.
They include Apisai Domolailai, Jerry Tuwai, Vatemo Ravouvou, Mesulame Kunavula, Sevuloni Moceinacagi, Paula Dranisinukula, Waisea Nacuqu and Banuve Tabakaucoro.
The new players are Apenisa Cakaubalavu, Elia Cakanakaivata, Samu Bale and Alekesio Vakarorogo.
Defending champions Australia 7s team will take on the ACT Brumbies in the opening match at 12.20pm today while Fiji Barbarians will take on Island Breeze at 12.40pm.
The final will be held at 7pm tomorrow.
