Fiji-born Tevita Veredamu is expected to play a vital role for France in the Dubai 7s which start tonight.

29-year-old Veredamu has played 45 matches for France, scored 120 points and 24 tires.

France also marks the return of their veteran play-maker Terry Bouhraoua who is expected to add power in the French backline.

France plays its first match against Fiji at 7.06 tonight.