Fiji rugby fans eagerly await announcement of 31 member Rugby World Cup squad

Fiji rugby fans are eagerly awaiting the announcement of the 31 member Fiji Airways Flying Fijians squad to the Rugby World Cup.

Coach, John McKee will name his team at midday tomorrow.

Some players that are likely to be in the forwards are captain Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Leone Nakarawa, Semi Kunatani, Viliame Mata, Peceli Yato, Manasa Saulo, Sam Matavesi, Peni Ravai, Campese Ma’afu and Tevita Cavubati.

Players like Ben Volavola, Frank Lomani, Henry Seniloli, Semi Radradra, Levani Botia, Kini Murimurivalu, Josua Tuisova and Filipo Nakosi are expected to headline the backline players.

McKee says the battle for place in the final 31 member squad for the Rugby World Cup is intensifying since most of the players will be trying to make their first appearance in the Rugby World Cup.

Fiji will face Tonga in their last test match on the 31st of this month before taking on the Wallabies on the 21st of next month at 4.45pm in their first pool match of the Rugby World Cup.

Fiji is pooled with Australia, Wales, Georgia and Uruguay.

The Rugby World Cup will take place from the 20th of next month to the 2nd of November in Japan.

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