Raiwalui reveals the 45-man Rugby World Cup 2023 training squad
For the France Rugby World Cup 2023, Fiji’s head trainer Simon Raiwalui has revealed a 45-man expanded training squad. All the great stars are there, and the back row and wider channels are especially crammed with talent for the Pacific Islanders. Rugby supporters can book France Rugby World Cup Tickets on our website at exclusively discounted prices.
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Simon Raiwalui rebuilds the team
As he works to get the Flying Fijians ready for the Rugby World Cup 2023, new head trainer Simon Raiwalui hopes to rebuild the team’s relationship with the community after two trying years as a result of COVID-19. As they prepare to face Pacific Island rivals Tonga and Samoa in July.
The Flying Fijians have five warm-up games to trim the team and identify their outstanding players. The Rugby World Cup 2023 hosts France and the Brave Blossoms of Japan will be Fiji’s next opponents before they make their last trip at Twickenham on August 26 to face Steve Borthwick’s England squad.
Fijian are ready for the Super Rugby Pacific
23 players from the Fijian Drua, who are presently preparing for their Super Rugby Pacific quarterfinal matchup against the Crusaders on Saturday, are part of the larger team. Levani Botia, the Champions Cup winner for La Rochelle, is one of the 13 players who join the team from the French Elite 14.
The Fijians also welcome five participants from the Gallagher Premiership, including Sam Matavesi, a hooker for the Northampton Saints, and Semi Radradra, who will shortly leave the Bristol Bears. You can buy your Rugby World Cup Semi Finals Tickets.
The remaining players are drawn from other Super Rugby leagues, the United Rugby Championship, Japan Rugby League One, and the French Pro D2. Additionally, the group includes 10 players without a single cap.
Simon Raiwalui remarked
“The squad, in my opinion, has a fantastic balance of competitors. To the official Fiji RWC 2023 squad website, Raiwalui remarked. Judging from the outcomes they have generated this year, we are aware of the various systems, particularly the Drua.”
“Their 2nd-year quarterfinal appearance simply adds to the difficulty of my team selection process. Everyone chosen, whether from outside or locally, deserves to be a member of the Flying Fijians RWC 2023 squad.”
Distributions of players
The loosehead props that make up the 12 front rowers of the RWC squad are: Meli Tuni (Fijian Drua), Eroni Mawi (Saracens), Peni Ravai (Queensland Reds), Haereti Hetet (Fijian Drua)
Hookers Tevita Ikanivere (Fijian Drua), Mesulame Dolokoto (Fijian Drua), Sam Matavesi (Northampton Saints), Zuriel Togiatama (Fijian Drua), Tighthead props Mesake Doge (Fijian Drua), Jone Koroiduadua (Fijian Drua), Samu Tawake (Fijian Drua), Luke Tagi (Provence Rugby),
41-cap Fijian lock
Temo Mayanavanua (Lyon) and Isoa Nasilasila (Fijian Drua) have been picked in the second row with Apisalome Ratuniyarawa (London Irish). With players like Peceli Yato (Clermont), Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Lekima Tagitagivalu, and Albert Tuisue (Gloucester) from the Drua group, the utility forwards are loaded with expertise.
Young Meli Derenalagi (Fijian Drua) and Vilive Miramira (Fijian Drua) will be guided by Joseva Tamani and the extensive expertise of Levani Botia (La Rochelle), Viliame Mata (Edinburgh), and Kitione Kamikamica from the back row.
The wider team includes Teti Tela (Fijian Drua), Caleb Muntz (Fijian Drua), and Ben Volavola (Racing 92) as fly-half, as well as an all-Fijian Drua halfback three of Frank Lomani, Simione Kuruvoli, and Peni Matawalu.
The line-breakers who create chances in midfield include Adrea Cocagi (Fijian Drua), Seta Tamanivalu (Toshiba Brave), Iosefo Masi (Fijian Drua), Waisea Nayacalevu (Toulon), Kalaveti Ravouvou (Fijian Drua), and Josua Tuisova (Lyon).
Back three
In the Back three, Coach Raiwalui has also enlisted specialised players. These have been performing at their peak for their clubs. The enlarged squad now includes Jiuta Wainiqolo (Toulon), Vinaya Habosi (Racing 92), Selestino Ravutaumada (Fijian Drua), Setareki Tuicuvu (Brive) and Ilaisa Drosese (Fijian Drua).
The three utility backs competitors are Vilimoni Botitu (Castres), Sireli Maqala, and Semi Radradra (Bristol Bears).
Wales Vs Fiji Rugby World Cup
At the France Rugby World Cup in 2023, Wales and Fiji will participate in a match. On Sunday, September 10, 2023, the competition will occur. At Matmut Atlantique in Bordeaux, the game will start at 8:00. To attend the Rugby World Cup 2023 as an observer, you can get Wales vs. Fiji tickets from our online platform.
Overview
Although Wales is the more renowned squad, the flying Fijians are playing for both enjoyment and victory! Everything could take place in this Group C match because it is both countries’ first France Rugby World Cup 2023 encounter.
Simon Raiwalui, the head coach of Fiji, had a reputation for speaking the truth to power when he was captain at Newport. So you had better pay attention when he suggests that his squad can “ruffle a few wings” at the France Rugby World Cup 2023 this September. You can buy your Rugby World Cup Final Tickets.
The first team that Wales will face in Group C is Fiji. And their previous meeting in Nantes, France, back in 2007 wasn’t very successful. Four years ago, when the teams faced off in Tokyo, Wales emerged victorious, prevailing 29-17 thanks to a hat-trick of goals by Josh Adams.
Raiwalui talks about goals in France
“Our trip to Taveuni will be a special one; there won’t be a five-star hotel or other luxuries; instead, we’ll live among the locals and develop relationships with them. Raiwalui stated that although we will be there for a reason, a big part of it will be recalling who we are as Fijians, why we are the Fiji Water Flying Fijians, and what our goals are.”
“The final objective is to qualify for the France Rugby World Cup 2023. Tonga was the first team we faced at home, and despite adding a few new unfamiliar faces this year, they have a lot of experience. Then Japan and Samoa come next. These games take place nearby.”
“After a week off, we’ll take a flight to Europe to play France and England, two excellent matches to play before the Rugby World Cup 2023, according to Raiwalui.”
The 46-person expanded team of Flying Fijians:
Loosehead Prop
Eroni Mawi
Meli Tuni*
Peni Ravai
Haereti Hetet
Hooker
Zuriel Togiatama*
Mesulame Dolokoto
Jone Koroiduadua*
Luke Tagi
Mesake Doge
Tighthead Prop
Tevita Ikanivere
Sam Matavesi
Samu Tawake
Second Row
Isoa Nasilasila
Temo Mayanavanua
Apisalome Ratuniyarawa
Utility Forwards
Joseva Tamani*
Albert Tuisue
Lekima Tagitagivalu*
Peceli Yato
Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta
Backrow
Vilive Miramira*
Viliame Mata
Kitione Kamikamica
Meli Derenalagi*
Levani Botia
Halfback
Kitione Kamikamica
Meli Derenalagi*
Viliame Mata
Levani Botia
Vilive Miramira*
Halfback
Adrea Cocagi
Caleb Muntz*
Kalaveti Ravouvou
Inside Centre
Ben Volavola
Josua Tuisova
Teti Tela
Outside Center
Seta Tamanivalu
Waisea Nayacalevu
Iosefo Masi*
Back Three
Setareki Tuicuvu
Selestino Ravutaumada*
Ilaisa Drosese
Vinaya Habosi
Jiuta Wainiqolo
Utility
Vilimoni Botitu
Semi Radradra
Sireli Maqala
Fiji fixtures
Mid-year Test series
Saturday, July 22 – Fiji Vs Tonga at Churchill Park, Lautoka
July 29, Saturday – Samoa Vs Fiji at Apia Park, Apia
Saturday, August 5 – Japan Vs Fiji at Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium, Tokyo
Rugby World Cup warm-up matches
August 19, Saturday – France Vs Fiji at Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
August 26, Saturday – England Vs Fiji at Twickenham, London
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