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Set For World Cup Debut

Olympian and France­ based winger, Jiuta Naqoli Wainiqolo, is humbled to be part of the FIJI Water Flying Fiji­ans squad building up to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in France.
30 Jun 2023 16:46
Set For World Cup Debut
FIJI Water Flying Fijian Jiuta Wainiqolo in Suva on June 29, 2023. Photo: Josua Buredua

Olympian and France­ based winger, Jiuta Naqoli Wainiqolo, is humbled to be part of the FIJI Water Flying Fiji­ans squad building up to the Rugby World Cup (RWC) in France.

While this could be his first World Cup outing the 24-year-old Naya­vuira, Nakorotubu, Ra native, who shares maternal links to Ekubu, Vatulele, Nadroga, is grateful to be included in the 39-member squad, which will be trimmed down to 33 after the July tests.

“I understand that this is God’s plan for my life. It is an honour to be chasing a spot against the handful of talented players and I am bless­ed,” Wainiqolo said.

 

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Story By: Sereana.salalo@fijisun.com.fj



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