Olympian Josua Vakurunabili will captain the Fiji 7s side to the upcoming Dubai 7s tournament.

This has been confirmed by interim coach Saiasi Fuli saying that the Vatukarasa man is one who knows the 7s system well and leads by example on and off the field.

He is one of the three experienced players in the 15-member squad announced on Saturday.

Vakurunabili says he is ready to step-up to the role once occupied by many Fiji 7s legends.

“I want to thank the management for having trust in me to lead the team. I know it’s a huge task, a responsibility i have to fulfill on and off the field. But I’m confident that i will perform this role diligently.”

Fuli is expected to name the final 13 member squad for Dubai this week.

The back-to-back Dubai 7s tournament is scheduled for thw 26th to the 27th of this month and the 3rd and 4th of next month.

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— Fiji Rugby Union (@fijirugby) November 13, 2021