RWC 2019: Matavesi Brothers Proud To Be Chosen In Flying Fijians

The Matavesi brothers of Mualevu village, Vanuabalavu are super excited and proud that they’ve both made it in the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians squad for the Rugby World Cup in Japan.
The side was announced earlier today by Fiji Rugby Union chief executive officer, John O’Connor.
Joshua Matavesi, the elder of the two brothers is a utility player while Samuel is one of three hookers named in the squad.
On Instagram, Joshua thanked his wife Anna for taking time out to be with him over the past few weeks.
Head Coach John McKee said the squad, captained by Dominiko Waqaniburotu, has an opportunity to do something special for Fiji and is challenging the players to step up their intensity and commitment to make a real impact in Japan.
The Flying Fijians Rugby World Cup squad are:
Forwards:
Loose-Head Props
Campese Ma’afu
Eroni Mawi
Peni Ravai
Hooker
Mesulame Dolokoto
Samuel Matavesi
Ratu Vere Vugakoto
Tight-Head Prop
Lee-Roy Atalifo
Manasa Saulo
Kalivati Tawake
Locks
Tevita Cavubati
Leone Nakarawa
Api Ratuniyarawa
Tevita Ratuva
Loose Forwards
Semi Kunatani
Viliame Mata
Mosese Voka
Dominiko Waqaniburotu
Peceli Yato
Backs:
Halfbacks
Frank Lomani
Nikola Matawalu
Henry Seniloli
Inside Backs
Levani Botia
Jale Vatubua
Ben Volavola
Outside Backs
Vereniki Goneva
Filipo Nakosi
Waisea Nayacalevu
Semi Radradra
Josua Tuisova
Utility Backs
Joshua Matavesi
Alivereti Veitokani
Fullback
Kini Murimurivalu
Rugby World Cup 2019 – Flying Fijians Matches
Fiji vs Australia (4.45PM, 21st September, Sapporo Drome, Sapporo, Japan)
Fiji vs Uruguay (5.15PM, 25th September, Kamaishi Recovery Memorial Stadium, Iwate Prefecture, Kamaishi City)
Fiji vs Georgia (5.15PM, 3rd October, Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Osaka Prefecture, Higashiosaka City)
Fiji vs Wales (9th October, Oita Stadium, Oita Prefecture)