McKee proud of players achievement in 2019 RWC

By Navitalai Naivalurua

10/10/2019

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach John McKee is proud of what the players achieved in their game against Wales last night.

Speaking after their 29-17 loss to Wales, McKee says they really took the game to another level against the Six Nations champion.

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Happy Fiji Day 🇫🇯❤️ Amazing performance by our Flying Fijians last night against Wales ! Win or lose, The nation is proud of you all •📸: Standard.Uk/AFP/Getty Images• #fijirugby #rwc2019 #flyingfijians #fiji #rugby #fijiday

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He says a lot of work has gone into their preparations and the players have put in their best for this tournament.

It wasn't to be for @fijirugby in #RWCOita, but coach John McKee was "so proud" of the Flying Fijians' performance against @WelshRugbyUnion.#RWC2019 #WALvFIJ pic.twitter.com/QQhCaQJ6Yl
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The @Mastercard #WALvFIJ Player of the Match – @fijirugbyunion Semi Radradra 👏The winger was in immense attacking form ✨#RWC2019 #RWCOita #POTM

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Flying Fijians captain, Dominiko Waqaniburotu says it is not always easy taking part in this tournament, the pressure is always there and the players performance after their defeat was very professional and graceful.

That was a pulsating encounter 👏

Hear what @fijirugby skipper Dominiko Waqaniburotu
made of it 🗣#RWC2019 #WALvFIJ #RWCOita pic.twitter.com/q9M4vy2GcH
— Rugby World Cup (@rugbyworldcup) October 9, 2019

Highlights: @welshrugbyunion v @fijirugby at Rugby World Cup 2019#RWC2019 #WALvFIJ pic.twitter.com/4u3CvJoM0a
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Fiji remains in third place in their pool with 7 points, Australia is now in second with 11 points while Wales is in first place with 14 points.

Serious stats from @mastercard Player of the Match Semi Radradra.

140 metres (#1 for Fiji)
19 carries (#1 in match)
7 defenders beaten (#1 in match)#POTM #RWC2019 #StartSomethingPriceless pic.twitter.com/QXXcERAicm
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Two more matches are left in Pool D with Australia taking on Georgia at 10.15 pm tomorrow while Wales will face Uruguay at 8.15 pm this Sunday.