The pool stages of the 2019 Oceania 7s tournament have been drawn.

Fiji is in Pool A with New Zealand, New Caledonia, Niue and newcomers Japan.

Oceania Rugby Competitions Manager Wayne Schuster says with the inclusion of deaf rugby in the tournament, this year is going to be more competitive.

Four teams will be included in the Oceania Rugby Deaf tournament which will feature International Deaf teams from Fiji, Papua New Guinea and Samoa.

Schuster adds the Canadian Women’s team and the Japan Men’s and Women’s team will feature in this year’s format including the Vanuatu Women’s team, who will feature in their first international rugby outing.

The Oceania 7s tournament kicks off on the 7th to the 9th of November.