We are expecting a very tough Samoan team – Raiwalui

We are expecting a very tough Samoan team as they have got a great squad with a number of players staying back to prepare for this match.

Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach, Simon Raiwalui stated this in a press conference this afternoon adding they understand the quality of the Samoan side.

Raiwalui says with them being well coached, it is going to be a huge challenge, but they are looking forward to it.

He further says they are a big physical pack very good in the set-piece and they have quality across the field.

The coach says they are into their fourth week of camp and preparation is coming along well.

He further says they are in their preparation phase at the moment where they are pushing them as far as they can physically, putting them to their limits to see where they can get them to.

When fijivillage News questioned him if there are clubs that are holding players back, Raiwalui says no, as all clubs have been supportive.

Raiwalui says Api Ratuniyarawa is a different case but they have had total support from the clubs.

He further says they are not looking to bring anyone new into the squad at the moment but they will have a few debutants this weekend.

When questioned on the chances of Peceli Yato coming back into the squad, Raiwalui says they are still reviewing what happened and they will make a decision at the end of this week.