The final squads have been declared for the USA Sevens, the fourth event in the 2007/08 IRB Sevens World Series.
Wales captain Jonathan Edwards came through a late fitness test to be picked along with Lee Beech, another injury worry. The news is a major boost as the Welsh set out to win two of three tough pool games against New Zealand, Scotland and France.
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The USA management postponed their announcement until the last minute, naming Zimbabwe-born Biarritz flyer Takudzwa Ngwenya in their team, as expected, alongside four other Rugby World Cup players in Todd Clever, Chris Wyles, Thretton Palamo and Valanese Malifa.
Ngwenya impressed in South Africa before Christmas and his inclusion is a boost to the hosts as they set out to beat either South Africa or England in their pool to reach the Cup quarter finals. For the Boks Mzwandile Stick returns to replace Juan de Jongh, who was called up to Stormers duty.
For Australia Rob Horne has flown in to replace the injured Luke Inman as they prepare for the toughest of pools against the dual pacific island challenge of Fiji and Samoa.
Samoa's captain Uale Mai, meanwhile, reaches a landmark this weekend in playing his 50th IRB Sevens World Series tournament to tie with former New Zealand player Amasio Valence as the sport's most capped individual.
In the remaining pool, Canada's Rugby World Cup captain Morgan Williams has come out of retirement to play for former team mate Shane Thompson. Rob Turk and Nathan Hirayama also join the Canada squad as they take on Argentina, Kenya and Chile in a bid to reach the last eight for the first time this season.
New Zealand's third consecutive title in Wellington last weekend stretched their lead in the Series to 24 points ahead of Fiji, and another four ahead of third-placed South Africa.
The USA Sevens will be played at the PETCO Park in San Diego on 9-10 February.
Tickets for USA Sevens
Tickets for the USA Sevens start at the low price of $25, or $50 for a two-day pass with deals for both military personnel and children.
Tickets can be purchased by calling the US hotline 1-888-Rugby-7s (1-888-78429-77) or by visiting www.usasevens.com
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