Flying Fijians plan to tackle the Barbarians this Sunday

The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians are planning to tackle the Barbarians in a big way this Sunday.

Coach John McKee says they plan to stress out their defensive system.

Eroni Mawi, Mosese Voka, Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto, and Frank Lomani are the only players who are available from the Rugby World Cup squad in Japan.

Other players in the squad are Eremasi Radrodro, Caleb Muntz, Juita Wainiqolo, Tira Patterson, Patrick Osbourne, Cyril Reece, Asaeli Tikoirotuma, Apisalome Vota, Enele Malele and Osea Waqa.

A crowd of 50,000 people is expected to watch the game.

 

 

 

 

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The temperature dropped but the boys were hot as our Fiji Airways Flying Fijians hit the battle ground today ahead of Saturday's Killik Cup against the Barbarians. Tickets are still available for this EPIC clash where balls will fly, tackles will crunch and one things for sure.. The rugby will be 🔥 Just £20* for Adults and £15* for Kids. Don’t miss out – secure your tickets now at www.ticketmaster.co.uk/barbarians *(Booking Fees Apply)

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Former Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Prop, Campese Ma'afu has been named in the 26 member squad for the Barbarians.

Barbarians Coach, Eddie Jones also included top players like Tendai Mtawarira, Lukhanyo Am, Makazole Mapimpi, Rory Best, David Havili, Pete Samu and Morne Steyn.

Follow the thread below to see our #Baabaas squad for the Autumn Tour v @fijirugby, Brazil & @WelshRugbyUnion

Forwards Part 1 💪💥💪

Tendai MTAWARIRA 🇿🇦🏆
Rory BEST☘️
Enrique PIERETTO 🇦🇷
Luke JONES 🇦🇺
Matt PHILIP 🇦🇺
Pete SAMU 🇦🇺
Marco van STADEN 🇿🇦#rugby #rugbyunited 🏉 pic.twitter.com/ljUtIFUTMp

— Barbarian FC (@Barbarian_FC) November 11, 2019

The Flying Fijians will play the Barbarians at 3.30am Sunday.