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Suva prop Eroni Mawi will get his first start for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians against Japan in the opening match of the World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup.

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It's just under 24 hours until FIJI'S TIME in Japan when our Fiji Airways Flying Fijians take on the Brave Blossoms in the opening round of their World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup defence. Take a good look at who is stepping onto field bearing the White Jersey for our team. #itsfijistime

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Mawi has impressed selectors since being chosen to be part of the extended squad.

Flying Fijians Coach John McKee says Mawi deserves to be selected in the starting line-up.

McKee says Mawi has been drafted for a number of test matches as an impact player but this will be his opportunity to showcase what he can do on the field.

He says they expect a fast pace game from the Brave Blossoms so they need to work very hard in their defensive system and make every effort to deny the Japanese the opportunities to score.

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TEAM ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 | Here is your Fiji Airways Flying Fijians starting line up for PNC opener against 🇯🇵 Comment below and send our boys some well wishes #itsfijistime🇫🇯 👊

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