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

The Flying Fijians have a 10-day camp from today before they fly to New Zealand to play their final test match against Tonga on the 31st of August at Eden Park.

Friday 16 August 2019 | 13:45

Staff Writer

The Matavesi brothers, Joshua and Samuel with their families at the Suva market. Photo: Rosi Doviverata.

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.

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Super excited and proud that we both made the Fiji World Cup squad @sammatavesi . Thanks to @anna_matavesi_ for travelling half way round the globe with our 2 young girlies so we can spend time together in this beautiful paradise 🇫🇯 it may have been short but it's better then 4 1/2 months away from you 3 ❤ Thank you to everyone for the kind messages. Now onto the Rugby World Cup in Japan 2019.

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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