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Overseas based players eyed for RWC expected to arrive in July

Overseas based players eyed for RWC expected to arrive in July

All the overseas based reps eyed for this year's Rugby World Cup are expected to arrive in the country on July.

This will give the Flying Fijians 15's rugby team coaching staff two months to prepare the team for New Zealand.

This week, FRU also finalised negotiations with overseas clubs for the release of players to at least play in the Fiji team for the Pacific Nations Cup which will start with the game against Tonga on the 2nd of July in Japan.

Players like Deacon Manu, Akapusi Qera, Wame Lewaravu, Seremaia Bai, Filomoni Delasau, Kameli Ratuvou, Sireli Naqelevuki, Albert Vulivuli and Gabby Lovobalavu have all shown interest to be part of the Fiji team.

Fiji is in Pool D in the World Cup with South Africa, Samoa, Wales and Namibia.

The World Cup starts on the 9th of September with the All Blacks playing against Tonga.

Story by: Dreu Vukailagi

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