Fiji reached the semi-finals in Hong Kong

Filimoni Salabogi was admitted to hospital on Thursday with flu-like symptoms suspected of Sars following his trip earlier in the week to the Hong Kong Sevens.

In a statement Health Minister Solomoni Naivalu said test results on Salabogi were negative.

Fijian coach Senivalati Laulau did not use Salabogi, 22, in any of their matches in the three-day tournament because he was showing signs of flu before he left.

"Team management have assured me Salabogi was treated for flu on the Thursday before the team left for Hong Kong and was then examined in Hong Kong the day after the team arrived by a tournament doctor," Charters said.

"He had the flu before he left, when he arrived and for the duration of the tournament.

"That is the reason coach Laulau did not select him to play any of the five matches the Fiji team played."

Fiji TV reported that Salabogi was admitted to the Lautoka Hospital with "Sars-like flu symptoms."

"Obviously we are concerned for the health of Salabogi as we are concerned for the health and well-being for all our reps, sevens or 15s, wherever they are and wherever they play," added Charters.