Play with pride and dignity in upholding and shouldering the National Flag to the highest standards.
Those were the words that were delivered to the Flying Fijians team ahead of the second Rugby World Cup pool game against Springboks this evening.
Manager, Pio Bosco Tikoisuva reminded the players that they have taken the Boks to the wire in 2007 and four years on it will still be fresh in their minds.
Tikoisuva added that the presence of Sunia Koto, Wame Lewaravu, Akapusi Qera and Gabby Lovobalavu in the run on team will put a lot of pressure on the South African team which struggled in their close win against Wales.
Assistant coach, Greg Mumm who was with the side in 2007 said that they have to stick to what they have plan for in this game to upset the Boks.
2007, RWC, coach, Ilivasi Tabua said that the Boks will not move away from the kicking game and forwards carrying the ball forward.
$7.50 is the odds for the Flying Fijians going into the game against defending champions Springboks who stood at $1.06.
Manager Grants Betting Limited Vijendra Kumar said even though the odds against Fiji were not that good, many die hard Fiji rugby supporters still placed their bets on the Fiji team.
Meanwhile people continue to show their support for the Flying Fijians as they came out wearing blue, white and black.
Flags can be seen hanging from buildings, houses even flying out of taxis as the nation waits for the much anticipated match against the defending champions.
With just minutes away from the kick off, Fijivillage asked people one last time if the Flying Fijians can rewrite history four years ago and beat the Springboks.
Fiji will take on South Africa at 6pm today and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station, Viti FM with the voice of rugby Malakai Veisamasama and expert comments from Ilivasi Tabua.
In the game that just finished, Argentina defeated Romania 43-8.
Story by: Filipe Naikaso and Dreu Vukailagi
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Play with pride Flying Fijians told
