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Flying Fijians 33-member squad named for 2023 Rugby World Cup in France
Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has named his 33-member squad for the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France next month. The 33-member squad is as follows {with Age, Club and Test Caps} Props Eroni Mawi {27, Saracens, 23} Peni Ravai {33, Queensland Reds, 39} Jone Koroiduadua {24, Fijian Drua, 0} Mesake Doge {30, Fijian Drua, 9} […]
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FIJI Water Flying Fijians beat Japan and crowned the July Test Series champs
FIJI Water Flying Fijians have been crowned the Lipovitan D Challenge Cup champions after beating Japan 35-12 in their final test match at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium tonight. Tries from Waisea Nayacalevu, Eroni Mawi, Simi Kuruvoli and a double from Frank Lomani helped the islanders to an impressive win over the Brave Blossoms. Ben Volavola […]
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Raiwalui names match-day 23 V Japan match
FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui continues to test combinations and rotate players as he again names a powerful squad for the test match against Japan on Saturday. Eroni Mawi and Luke Tagi retain their places up front at props while Sam Matavesi comes in at hooker. In the second row, Isoa Nasilasila […]
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FIJI Water Flying Fijians secure second win
FIJI Water Flying Fijians proved out to be the strongest opponent when they defeated their arch-rivals Manu Samoa 33-19 at Apia Park today. With 12 changes after a win over Tonga and four debutants in the run-on team, the FIJI Water Flying Fijians made a perfect start in their first away match. Flying Fijians looked […]
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FIJI Water Flying Fijians back in Samoa after five years
FIJI Water Flying Fijians return to play at Apia Park against Samoa after a lapse of five years. The last time Manu Samoa hosted Flying Fijians was during the Pacific Nations Cup when the visitors produced a 38-16 win. Head Coach Simon Raiwalui, assistant coaches Graham Dewes, Seremaia Bai, and Bill Gadolo have represented the […]
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Radradra ready to lead the FIJI Water Flying Fijians against Samoa
Semi Radradra is focused on leading the FIJI Water Flying Fijians in their second July Test Series encounter against Manu Samoa on Saturday. Radradra who displayed an outstanding performance coming off the bench in the second half against Tonga has been given the charge to the pack this weekend. Fiji Water Flying Fijians Head Coach […]
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Five debutantes named for the match against Manu Samoa
FIJI Water Flying Fijians Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has included 12 players in the run on team which also includes four debutantes for the match against Manu Samoa on Saturday in Apia. Raiwalui said “It’s still a preparation phase for us and we have got a large squad so we want to give everyone the […]
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FIJI Water Flying Fijians seal win at home
FIJI Water Flying Fijians have made a winning start in their campaign for Rugby World Cup beating Tonga 36-20 in the first test match at Churchill Park in Lautoka. The Simon Raiwalui-coached side made a firing start running three straight tries within 12 minutes. Referee James Doleman handed a yellow card to Tongan lock Tanginoa Halaifonua and awarded […]
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FIJI Water Flying Fijians team named for Punjas Pacific Battle
Head Coach Simon Raiwalui has named the FIJI Water Flying Fijians team for the Punjas Pacific Battle match against Tonga at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Saturday. The match-day squad sees four uncapped players who have been hitting the top performance bar making it into the team. Raiwalui said “It’s a very strong team with […]
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Naitasiri is in good form for the Skipper Cup season
Naitasiri’s Uraia Torau is one to look out for this weekend as his team faces Nadi in Round 2 of the Skipper Cup competition. The outside center scored a double for Naitasiri as they defeated hosts Macuata 29-25 at Subrail Park last Saturday. It was a tough battle between the two rivals as shown in […]