The Flying Fijians will have to do without Josua Tuisova against France, this Saturday evening (9:05 p.m.) in Nantes. Just over two weeks before the start of the Rugby World Cup in France (September 8-October 28), the French will face the Fijians. An opponent deprived of his starting winger Josua Tuisova and his replacement pillar Peni Ravai.
The Fijian Rugby Federation, which made the announcement on Saturday, gave no further details regarding the absences of its two players. The institution was only content to give the names of their replacements. The Toulonnais Jiuta Wainiqolo will take the place of Tuisova. We note the entry of the center Kalaveti Ravouvou and the pillar Jone Koroiduadua on the score sheet.
The Blues of Fabien Galthié will be opposed to Fijians in great shape for their penultimate match before the World Cup. The latter have chained three consecutive victories by beating Tonga (36-20), Samoa (33-19) and Japan (35-12). After this meeting, the French will play a last match against Australia (Sunday August 27) before challenging, in the opening match of the World Cup, the All Blacks.
Composition of Fiji against France: Maqala – Wainiqolo, Masi, Radradra (cap.), Habosi – (o) Muntz, (m) Lomani – Botia, Mata, Derenalagi – Cirikidaveta, Nasilasila – Doge, Ikanivere, Mawi
Replacements: Matavesi, Koroiduadua, Tagi, Mayanavanua, Tuisue, Kuruvoli, Ravouvou.
