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McKee selects a full strength side to face Georgia as they chase their 1st RWC win

McKee selects a full strength side to face Georgia as they chase their 1st RWC win

By Semi Turaga
02/10/2019
John McKee has selected a full strength side to face Georgia

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach John McKee has selected a full strength side to face Georgia as they chase their first win in the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Flankers Peceli Yato and Semi Kunatani have been declared fit and will play in this crucial Pool D contest.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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Campese Ma’afu, Sam Matavesi and Manasa Saulo will take charge in an experienced Fijian front row.

Leone Nakarawa and Tevita Cavubati partner up at locks.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday Training Part II #fijirugby #flyingfijians #rugbyworldcup2019 #Fiji #Rugby #Japan #rwc2019

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Kunatani earns his RWC debut on the flanks together with skipper Dominiko Waqaniburotu. 

Peceli Yato is welcomed back having recovered from the concussion against Australia.

Frank Lomani and Ben Volavola start in the halves.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Sunday Training Part I #fijirugby #flyingfijians #rwc2019 #rugbyworldcup #fiji #rugby

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Semi Radradra and Josua Tuisova are on the wings and Levani Botia and Waisea Nayacalevu are in the centres.

Kini Murimurivalu will be at full‑back.

The Flying Fijians face Georgia in their third pool match at 5.15pm tomorrow at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka in Japan.

Rugby World Cup Pool D Game Three v Georgia

Flying Fijians Team

Campese Ma’afu

Samuel Matavesi

Manasa Saulo

Tevita Cavubati

Leone Nakarawa

Dominiko Waqaniburotu

Semi Kunatani

Peceli Yato

Frank Lomani

Ben Volavola

Semi Radradra

Levani Botia

Waisea Nayacalevu

Josua Tuisova

Kini Murimurivalu

Reserves

16. Ratu Veremalua Vugakoto

17. Eroni Mawi

18. Peni Ravai

19. Apisamole Ratuniyarawa

20. Viliame Mata

21. Nikola Matawalu

22. Jale Vatubua

23. Josh Matavesi

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