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Fijians counting down the hours for the Flying Fijians to battle the Wallabies

Fijians counting down the hours for the Flying Fijians to battle the Wallabies

By Iliana Biutu
17/09/2023
Fish sellers at Laqere Market wishing the FlJI Water Flying Fijians well

As we are counting the hours for the battle to begin, Fijians are sending their wishes to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians who are ready to rumble against the Wallabies tomorrow morning.

Market vendor from Laqere, Monica Singh says on behalf of the vendors, she wishes the boys the best of luck.

Fire officer from Valelevu Fire Station, Joshua Satakala wishes Vinaya Habosi the very best in tomorrow’s game and he is looking forward to watching him dancing on the field.

A villager from Vanuaso in Gau, Alumita Bativia says the Flying Fijians was and will be her favorite team and she wishes the best of luck to the boys for their second game.

Year 4 student of International School Suva, Ishaan Tappoo hopes that the boys will have a win against the Wallabies.

Meanwhile, Ilaisa Nailauota from Wainimala in Naitasiri says he is looking forward to watching his favourite player Isoa Nasilasila tomorrow.

The Flying Fijians will play Australia at 3.45am tomorrow in Lyon.

a life for them and their descendants, going through one rough time in history.

He says their struggles and dedication is a reminder to everyone that through hard work, anything can be achieved.

He also reminded the landowners to learn how to run a business so they can contribute to the growth of the economy and their lives.

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