The Fiji Airway’s half-back Jerry Tuwai believes the race for the World Rugby Series title is still open.

Tuwai says it is very important for the national side to win the Las Vegas and Vancouver 7s in-order to have any chance of winning the series title this season.

“I think Las Vegas and Vancouver tournaments will be where we can take the lead on the World Rugby standings but that depends on our preparation in the coming weeks.”

The Fiji 7s team will first stop at the Las Vegas tournament which they last won it in 2016.

They defeated Australia 21-5 in the final.

The side finished third last year after defeating South Africa 26-22 in the bronze play-off.

The national team is pooled with Australia, Wales and Scotland for the Las Vegas 7s which will be held from 2nd to the 4th of next month in US.