Emergence of young stars like Veitokani & Lomani has seen Fiji's rugby grow considerably - McKee

Emergence of young stars like Veitokani & Lomani has seen Fiji's rugby grow considerably - McKee

By Navitalai Naivalurua
Monday 16/09/2019
[Photo: Alivereti Veitokani and Frank Lomani]

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach, John McKee says the emergence of some young stars like Alivereti Veitokani and Frank Lomani has seen Fiji’s rugby grown considerably.

McKee says not defeating any big teams during the 2015 Rugby World Cup is still floating in their minds but with four years of consistency and players getting more rugby exposure, this year will be different.

He told rugby.com.au that looking at their previous matches they have been improving and the players have been tracking in well.

Fifteen Flying Fijians players will be making their debut in the Rugby World Cup while five players will make their third World Cup appearance.

There are seven matches in the Rugby World Cup this weekend.

The opening match kicks off this Friday between Japan and Russia at 10.45pm.

Fiji will face the Wallabies at 4.45pm this Saturday.

France and Argentina face off at 7.15pm Saturday while the All Blacks and Springboks clash at 9.45pm Saturday.

On Sunday, Italy and Namibia play at 5.15pm, Ireland and Scotland face off at 7.45pm Sunday while England clash with Tonga at 10.15pm Sunday.

Rugby.com.au

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