A powerful and experienced Flying Fijians side will open Fiji’s 2019 Rugby World Cup campaign against Australia at the Sapporo Dome this Saturday.
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.
Head Coach John McKee says the team has prepared well and there is a strong sense of belief that they are ready for the challenge ahead.
Saturday 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.
McKee says every person knows the job they have to do and he is sure they will be looking forward with excitement and anticipation to the challenge on Saturday.
The Flying Fijians face Australia at 4.45pm Saturday.
2019 Rugby World Cup Pool D Game One v Australia
Flying Fijians Team
Campese Ma’afu
Sam Matavesi
Peni Ravai
Tevita Cavubati
Leone Nakarawa
Dominiko Waqaniburotu
Peceli Yato
Viliame Mata
Frank Lomani
Ben Volavola
Semi Radradra
Levani Botia
Waisea Nayacalevu
Josua Tuisova
Kini Murimurivalu
Reserves
Veremalua Vugakoto
Eroni Mawi
Manasa Saulo
Tevita Ratuva
Mosese Voka
Nikola Matawalu
Alivereti Veitokani
Vereniki Goneva
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