Same approach, same philosophy, same mindset, nothing changes - Raiwalui

Same approach, same philosophy, same mindset, nothing changes - Raiwalui

By Mosese Raqio
Saturday 09/09/2023
Photo:Fiji Rugby

We are having the same approach and the same philosophy heading into the tournament from when we started.

This was highlighted by Fiji Water Flying Fijians head coach Simon Raiwalui ahead of their Rugby World Cup 2023 opener against Wales next Monday.

Raiwalui says they started off the journey with 45 players before being reduced to 33 players for the tournament and they have the same mindset without anything changing for them.

He says it was devastating losing first-choice fly half Caleb Muntz days away from the tournament, but he has trusted his players and knows what they are capable of.

Earlier this morning, the Flying Fijians confirmed the inclusion of Vilimoni Botitu into the squad as a replacement for Muntz with Raiwalui stating Botitu is another great talent to work with and they can’t wait to see him at training.

The Flying Fijians will take on Wales at 7am in Bordeaux.

Meanwhile, the RWC has kicked off this morning with host France securing a comfortable 27-13 win over the All Blacks.


DateTimeTeamTeam
FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Bainimarama and Qiliho’s appeal hearing date to be set today
The hearing date for the appeal against conviction, sentencing and bail pending appeal in the USP case of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and...
2 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Radrodro to meet with FNU Vice Chancellor and Pro Chancellor today
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says he will be meeting Fiji National University Vice Chancellor and Pro Chancellor today regarding the ...
3 hours ago

Students unable to attend school as Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded
The Colo Bridge in Seaqaqa is flooded and people living around the Navudi, Navai, Vunivere and Rokosalate areas have not been able to go to work and ...
3 hours ago

Anonymous social media trolls try to discredit Aspen Medical Executive by using a fancy-dress photograph of him and friends
Some anonymous social media trolls are discrediting one of our respected colleagues including using a fancy-dress photograph of him and friends from ...
16 hours ago

Automatic progression is resulting in substandard student outcomes: Gounder
The automatic progression policy has resulted in students advancing without mastering key skills, leading to substandard student outcomes and to ...
17 hours ago

Police need $30M for repair works of quarters and stations – ACP Sateki
The Fiji Police Force will need $30 million to maintain all Police quarters and Police posts around the country. This was highlighted by ...
17 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Pryde reinstated as DPP
Suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has been reinstated to his position after a tribunal investigating the allegations ...
9 days ago

Virgin Australia crew members allegedly sexually assaulted and robbed outside Nadi nightclub
A man has been charged with the rape and sexual assault of one of the Virgin Australia crew members in the early hours of New Year’s Day, near a ...
25 days ago

Lynda Tabuya dismissed as Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says in light of the recent events concerning the conduct of Lynda Tabuya, and in consideration of the Oath she has ...
34 days ago

TOP