Every person knows the job they have to do.
That’s the message from Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach John McKee after naming a powerful and experienced side to open Fiji’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign against Australia at the Sapporo Dome tomorrow.
McKee says the team has prepared well and there is a strong sense of belief that they are ready for the challenge ahead.
He says the team have been working hard till this point as they will wrap up preparations in today’s Captain’s Run.
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) September 19, 2019
The established forward pack combination of Campese Ma’afu, Sam Matavesi and Peni Ravai in the front row, Tevita Cavubati and Leone Nakarawa at locks, Captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu and Peceli Yato on the flanks and Viliame Mata at number 8 will spearhead Fiji’s attack.
Frank Lomani and Ben Volavola will drive play for Fiji from the halves, supported by Kini Murimurivalu at full‑back, and a backline that is set to ignite.
Levani Botia and Waisea Nayacalevu in the centres will bring a strong ball carry and defensive game to the contest, then the electrifying duo of Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova on the wings round out a fast‑paced, physical and dynamic Flying Fijians side to face the Wallabies.
Tomorrow will also be a momentous occasion for World Cup debutants Veremalua Vugakoto, Eroni Mawi, Tevita Ratuva, Mosese Voka and Alivereti Veitokani who will be ready to impact off the bench alongside Manasa Saulo, Nikola Matawalu and veteran Vereniki Goneva.
The Rugby World cup kicks‑off tonight with hosts Japan taking on Russia at 10.45pm.
Fiji play the Wallabies at 4.45pm tomorrow.
France and Argentina face off at 7.15pm tomorrow while the All Blacks and Springboks clash at 9.45pm tomorrow.
On Sunday, Italy and Namibia play at 5.15pm, Ireland and Scotland face off at 7.45pm Sunday while England clash with Tonga at 10.15pm Sunday.
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