Unfair and biased refs are now being “exposed,” including the 16th man, with the Fiji Water Flying Fijians’ nemesis in our gallant campaign in the 2023 RWC.

We fell short. I hate pointing fingers at refs, but many millions of rugby fans throughout the world saw the same through similar lenses.

I thank our Captain Courageous, for speaking up, especially in the post-match interview against England.

Several fouls against us seemed to go unnoticed and not sanctioned. There was much unfair bias towards our national team at the RWC 2023.

The close results against Wales, Portugal and England speak volumes, as public perceptions confirm.

Almost all Fijians are proud of our players’ brave efforts.

Come RWC 2027 in Australia, the Flying Fijians will be a greater force to reckon with. Fiji will not be an easy pushover.

Still on rugby, let’s give a big shout out to Pacific Australia Sports for the huge $52 million sponsorship of the Fiji Drua and Fijiana Drua over the next four years.

This support is massive. We cannot thank you enough. Fiji is indebted to you immensely.

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