Flying Fijians head coach John McKee believes they are ready to move into the competition following the team announcement yesterday.

“I am very pleased to be able to announce a very strong line-up for the opening match of RWC2015,” McKee said at the Team Announcement at the Oatlands Park Hotel this morning (yesterday).

“We have come through a very good preparation phase and are ready to move into the competition,” McKee said.

The Fijians are ready for the challenge.

“England is a very strong team and will be a difficult opponent at Twickenham. We are looking forward to the challenge of this opening game.

“Our players have trained and played well throughout our preparation and must now step up to the high level and intensity we expect on Friday evening and throughout our Pool  Matches, “McKee added.

The team resumed training today after a day off on Tuesday.

Line-up: Campese Ma’afu, Sunia Koto, Manasa Saulo, Apisalome Ratuniyarawa, Leone Nakarawa, Dominiko Waqaniburotu, Akapusi Qera (Captain), Sakiusa Masi Matadigo, Nikola Matawalu, Ben Volavola, Nemani Nadolo,  Gabiriele Lovobalavu, Vereniki Goneva, Waisea Nayacalevu, Metuisela Talebula

Reserves: Tuapati Talemaitoga, Peni Ravai, Isei Colati, Tevita Cavubati, Peceli Yato, Nemia Kenatale, Joshua Matavesi, Aseli Tikoirotuma

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