Six Fijians in Wallabies match day 23 squad to face Georgia in RWC opener

Six Fijians in Wallabies match day 23 squad to face Georgia in RWC opener

By Mosese Raqio
Friday 08/09/2023
Samu Kerevi, Langi Gleeson and Suliasi Vunivalu, 3 of 6 of the Fijian players named for the Wallabies match against Georgia

Six Fijians have been named in the Wallabies match day 23 squad for their Rugby World Cup opener against Georgia this weekend.

Rob Valetini will start at number 8, Mark Nawaqanitawase and Marika Koroibete will start on the wings while Samu Kerevi will start at inside centre.

Back-rower Langi Gleeson and winger Suliasi Vunivalu will make an impact off the bench.

Wallabies Head Coach Eddie Jones has named a mixture of experienced and young players for this clash and will hope to secure his first win since taking over as the head coach this year.

The Wallabies will take on take on Georgia at 4am Sunday in Paris.

They will take on the Flying Fijians at 3.45am on the 18th of this month.

The RWC will kick off tomorrow morning with host France taking on the All Blacks at 7.15am.

Rugby World Cup - Bronze and Grand Final

DateTimeTeamTeam
Bronze Final -
Sat 28 OctFull TimeArgentina23 - 26England
Grand Final -
Sun 29 OctFull TimeNew Zealand11 - 12South Africa
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