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Fijians wish Flying Fijians the best of luck for the do-or-die match against Portugal

Fijians wish Flying Fijians the best of luck for the do-or-die match against Portugal

By Iliana Biutu , Rohit Kumar
08/10/2023

As the Fiji Water Flying Fijians gear up for their important clash against Portugal tomorrow, the people of Fiji have sent their well wishes to the boys with their hopes that the team will reign victory at Toulouse Stadium.

People from all walks of life took their time out to send a positive message to the team through fijivillage News.

Ex-servicemen Officer, Vasiti Fuli says she hopes that the boys will play their hearts out tomorrow and will qualify for the quarter finals.

A student of the University of the South Pacific, Roko Peni says he cannot wait to watch his favourite players, Waisea Nayacalevu and Josua Tuisova showcase their talents for their game against Portugal.

A villager from Namosi, Anaseini Kobukobua says the Flying Fijians have done their best and we hope that they will keep the nation proud with their performance in the game tomorrow.

Students of Ratu Kadavulevu School also wish their old scholars for their last pool and they hope that Fiji will be in the making for quarter-finals.

MHCC Suva Supermarket staff have also sent their well wishes and they are expecting a new chapter to be turned after the game.

Fiji only needs a point from this match to book a spot in the cup quarter-finals.

The Flying Fijians will take on Portugal at 7am in Toulouse.

In the upcoming RWC matches, Japan will play Argentina at 11pm tonight while Tonga will take on Romania at 3.45am tomorrow.

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