Two new caps have been called up to the Fiji men's sevens team to compete in this weekend's World Series event in Singapore.
Fiji have won three of the past four World Series tournaments. Photo: PHOTOSPORT
Keponi Paul replaces Jasa Veremalua while Terio Tamani gets his chance after Vatemo Ravouvou was struck down by flu following Fiji's runners-up finish at the Commonwealth Games.
Head coach Gareth Baber said it was a chance for some new faces to impress at the top level.
"Terio Tamani has played domestic rugby here and is a good up and coming player that I want to have a look at and I want him to be around the players in competition mode," Baber said.
"Another gentleman by the name of Keponi Paul who is a forward, who plays for the Police team here, has played domestic competition again and has impressed.
"I've seen him play a number of times and I'm looking not just for this season but obviously the future after the World Cup so good for us to have that level of competition in the squad, new players coming in which freshens things up and keeps competition level high."
Fiji sevens coach Gareth Baber. Photo: RNZ Pacific / Vinnie Wylie
Sevuloni Mocenacagi, who was yellow carded in the Commonwealth Games final defeat by New Zealand, is also back in the World Series squad, with Semi Kunatani returning to France after competing in Hong Kong and on the Gold Coast.
Fiji have won three of the past four World Series tournaments and trail overall leaders South Africa by just three points with three rounds remaining.
They face Spain, Russia and Japan in pool play this weekend.
Fiji were beaten by New Zealand in the Commonwealth Games gold medal match. Photo: AFP or licensors