Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach, John McKee says in the remaining 5 weeks, they will narrow down their focus to what type of game they will want to play against Australia and work out the specifics for their first pool game of the Rugby World Cup.
McKee says they will be raising their intensity in training so they are prepared for Tier 1 matches.
He says they will also take some references from the All Blacks and Wallabies matches and also the Wales and England match.
McKee adds Fiji will keep some things up their sleeves so they can surprise them.
Meanwhile, you can meet the players announced to represent Fiji in the World Cup from 8.45am to 11am today in a special Fun Day for fans at Albert Park.
Our personalities will be there providing fun and entertainment with the players, and you can win prizes like rugby balls and autographed jerseys.
This Saturday 17/08/19 is your chance to come and meet the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians, take some selfies 📸 and watch them at training 🏉 at Albert Park, Suva.
— Fiji Rugby Union (@fijirugby) August 12, 2019
See You there! pic.twitter.com/SUVoaXCrUJ
You can also take photos and get autographs of the players.
The Rugby World Cup will begin on the 20th of next month till the 2nd of November.
The team :
Campese Ma’afu
Eroni Mawi
Peni Ravai
Mesulame Dolokoto
Samuela Matavesi
Ratu Vere Vugakoto
Leeroy Atalifo
Manasa Saulo
Kalivati Tawake
Tevita Cavubati
Leone Nakarawa
Api Ratuniyarawa
Tevita Ratuva
Semi Kunatani
Viliame Mata
Mosese Voka
Dominiko Waqaniburotu (Captain)
Peceli Yato
Frank Lomani
Nikola Matawalu
Henry Seniloli
Levani Botia
Jale Vatubua
Ben Volavola
Veriniki Goneva
Filipo Nakosi
Waisea Nayacalevu
Semi Radradra
Josua Tuisova
Josh Matavesi
Alivereti Veitokani
Kini Murimurivalu
The Fijian squad has an exciting balance of youth and experience with 15 players heading to Japan for their debut Rugby World Cup and 17 players stepping out for their second World Cup.
The Flying Fijians have a 10‑day camp from today before they fly to New Zealand to play their final test match against Tonga on the 31st of August at Eden Park.
The squad reassembles in Nadi for a week’s camp on the 2nd of September where they will be farewelled at a formal dinner at the Sofitel on the 3rd before flying out to Japan on 6th September.
Fiji play their first game against the Wallabies in the Rugby World Cup at 4.45pm on September 21st.
Fiji is pooled with Australia, Wales, Georgia and Uruguay.
The Rugby World Cup will begin on the 20th of next month till the 2nd of November.
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