Members of the Vodafone Flying Fijians were reminded of the importance of their roles as Fijian ambassadors to the 2015 Rugby World Cup in England .

Reverend Isireli Kacimaiwai reminded the team during the farewell church service at the Wesley City Mission Church at Butt Street in Suva yesterday.

With Fiji being pooled alongside England, Wales, Australia and Uruguay in a pool of death, Reverend   Kacimaiwai is confident the Fijians would cause upsets.to progress.

“The battle is in your hands,” he said.

“You need to be strong in ideas to fight this giant Goliath that is in front of you. You will be able to nail it,” he said.

“You are going for a purpose and be mindful that we are there supporting you as a team. This is a platform to show who you are fighting.”

Rev Kacimaiwai said unity would keep the team together.

“This is the time for leadership, a time for national challenge.

“The small shepherded was called by God to be his instrument and you have been called by God.

“The skills that he has given to you should be glorified back to Him.

“Remember to keep your teachable spirit with you because this is the unity that will keep you together as a team.

“Wear that armour of God because London is not an easy place. You need to know who and why you are there and look upon the Lord on and off the field.

“The world will be watching you, your province and your people. Do your best in this Rugby World Cup.. God will have the final say in the victory that you are looking for.”

Lock Nemia Soqeta, meanwhile said teamwork and unity among players could help them score good results in England.

“It was a powerful message that we received today during the service,” he said.

“This is my first RWC and I will give my best performance.

“I strongly believe on teamwork because it will lead us to success,” Soqeta said.

The team leaves for London, England next Monday.

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