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15 Liam Williams (Kubota Spears – 85 caps) 14 Louis Rees Zammit (Gloucester Rugby – 27 caps)* 13 George North (Ospreys – 114 caps) 12 Nick Tompkins (Saracens – 28 caps)* 11 Josh Adams (Cardiff Rugby – 50 caps) 10 Dan Biggar (RC Toulonnais – 109 caps) 9 Gareth Davies (Scarlets – 69 caps); 1 Gareth T...

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So no chance for Volavola then? Tela was ok for the Drua. He should get the nod for Wales. Lomani is the guy who can control things if required. If Lomani starts we're toast. Only thing he can control lately is his ability not to provide fast ball. Maybe he needs a haircut to make his brain work a ...

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I doubt we have the fitness to play the whole 80 with the France game plan. We'll need a kicking game to compliment that, problem though the two fly half needed for that Muntz and Volavola are out. Botitu is a running flyhalf and we definitely don't want to be doing that as history have shown we run...

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Simon Raiwalui explained that the reason he dropped Volavola is because he doesn't fit into the playing style he wants to implement. The game against Japan which Volavola played and excelled in is a similar style to the England game plan style both of which Fiji won. The France game style was more f...

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The win was historical against England but to me I wasn't overly concerned about it as much as how our forwards played and how we can stay in the game for 80mins. Infact both games against France and England showed to me at least that our forwards have improved when playing tier one teams. Our line...

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kiwigreg369 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 06, 2023 10:23 pm Just heard Fiji fly half - Munze (sp) is out for tournament… anyone know if true?

Yeah he's out. Tela who came in the second half against England and France and is Drua's first five with Muntz as his back up will probably play first five against Wales.

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Yes that's true economics and politics always the cause of cultures and communities meeting up and forming a bond oftentimes literally!

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Did you miss type that K or you pulling my leg!!,🫣

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Will test the depths of teams.

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Still think Tahitian women are the best looking in the Pacific.

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The Pacific is made up of Melanesian, Polynesian and Micronesian. Think over centuries there's been inter islands marriages or shagging that's produced double or triple heritage bloodlines. Fiji especially have a mixtures of all three. You'll see Melanesians looking guys with the build of Polynesian...

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The win was historical against England but to me I wasn't overly concerned about it as much as how our forwards played and how we can stay in the game for 80mins. Infact both games against France and England showed to me at least that our forwards have improved when playing tier one teams. Our lineo...

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Huge blow for Fiji. Lomani-Muntz combination really set that backline up. I feel bad for the young brother but Volavola showed in the Japan game the same form he did when Fiji beat France in 2018. I feel Volavola's kicking game is better than Muntz. I was gutted he wasn't named originally but glad ...

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Wales to win this one i reckon. Having watched back the Eng v Fiji game, they were some soft as shit tries that England gave away which i wouldnt expect them to do in a WC. Still a mighty victory for Fiji but i dont think they are as good as what some people are saying. Tries are scored by manipula...

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Wales to win this one i reckon. Having watched back the Eng v Fiji game, they were some soft as shit tries that England gave away which i wouldnt expect them to do in a WC. Still a mighty victory for Fiji but i dont think they are as good as what some people are saying. Tries are scored by manipula...

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LRZ https://www.bbc.com/sport/rugby-union/66654085 Back in Cardiff, he completed an unofficial 100m indoor run which in line with off the field endorsements was done for his YouTube channel to promote his new energy drink. It was officiated and timed by his brother Taylor and best friend, Scarlets ...

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I’m actually lost for words, :lol: “Though shalt be as white as the driven snow. But I will accept South Sea island hereditary. Let’s be honest who doesn’t want a dalliance with a Tahitian .” Easily the most beautiful women in our islands in the Pacific! Who could have blamed the mutineers of the B...

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Some reason I thought Dominici played primarily on the wing.

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Also is Tupou Va'ai Samoan or Tongan? Va'ai is a well known Samoan family surname. Even if he isn't. A centre combo of Sam Tuitupou and Fekitoa is World Class. Add Folau at fullback and Piutau on the wing and you have a backline that can rival any team tbh. Would you believe that Folau for Wallabie...

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1. Mako Vunipola 2. Sio Siua Taukei'aho 3. Taniela Tupou 4. Sitaleki Timani 5. Tupou Va'ai 6. Toutai Kefu 7. George Smith 8. Taulupe Faletau 9. Folau Fakatava 10. Richie Mounga 11. Jonah Lomu 12. Ma'a Nonu 13. Israel Folau 14. Doug Howlett 15. Charles Piutau Ma'a Nonu tongan? Fcuk off. Put Rupeni C...

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15. Christian Cullen 14. Jeff Wilson 13. Conrad Smith 12. SBW 11. Will Jordan 10. Dan Carter 9. Justin Marshall 8. Kieran Read 7. Richie McCaw 6. Michael Jones 5. Sam Whitelock 4. Brodie Rettalick 3. Carl Hayman 2. Sean Fitzpatrick 1. Tony Woodcock Reserves 16. Andrew Hore 17. Craig Dowd 18. Owen F...

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The world’s a bit more complex than that these days bud. Richie Mo’unga is selected for both Samoan & Tongan sides. But Corey Flynn is strictly Māori. :lol: Well Michael Jones father was Pakeha as is SBW’s mother. I’m actually lost for words, :lol: “Though shalt be as white as the driven snow. But ...

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kovana wrote: ↑Fri Sep 01, 2023 6:54 pm Also is Tupou Va'ai Samoan or Tongan?

Va'ai is a well known Samoan family surname.

Even if he isn't. A centre combo of Sam Tuitupou and Fekitoa is World Class. Add Folau at fullback and Piutau on the wing and you have a backline that can rival any team tbh.

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Fekitoa for 13 and current All Black hooker for 2.

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Irrespective of the World Rugby ranking. Wales are favourites in this based on the two sides recent history. Also Wales haven't really played their first XV so I'll be very surprised if they lose. It will be close but they'll win it.

Oh top OP by the way brother!

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Yeah it was Semi, who then won a penalty against Ford holding on.

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Fiji on the other hand have decided to stack their squad with Drua players who two and a half years ago were amateurs in Fiji and leaves out experienced European based players who have WC experience to compliment their experience of playing in Europe against players who make up the current top team...

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Wow still shocked but mann our boys did us proud. Although I think this currently England team is not playing to its potential. Don't know why ford kept kicking the ball when they had a good attack going especially near the 22m.

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At first I thought he was a replacement left winger but when I realised he was a back row. Wow just wow.

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Congratulations France you were simply awesome. You controlled the game and dictated the pace. You look fit and fast. I'm rooting for you to win the World Cup. :thumbup: I think the score is a little tough on Fiji, although Fiji missed a number of opportunities to go wide. Think game plan was to ke...

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:42 pm Botia greeted by the crowd as if he were a French player.

He is a hero at LA Rochelle.

That was a sweet touch. Loved when Antonio greeted him. France and Fiji special connection there!! Love it.

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:24 pm Macalou stuns the Fijians!

He clocked 37 km/h. Not bad for a flanker.

Brother looked like he had the wrong jersey on. Should have been in white because he is flying!!

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shereblue wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:20 pm Danty turnover again. Rescues back pedalling Fra.

Brother is a monster on turnover.

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:15 pm
TheFrog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:14 pm Good patient work by Fiji.

Don't know why the crowd is booing, unless they are booing their own team.
I see the replay now and there is a doubt in the crowd about the grounding of the ball.

And latest angle confirms the try is good.

Tbh surprised TMO didn't ask to check that!

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:07 pm
Oceanbreeze wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 9:03 pm France number 14 in red scrum cap is fast mann!!
U20 who missed the kids world cup.

Blimey he's that young. Wow talent in France is unreal!!

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Congratulations France you were simply awesome. You controlled the game and dictated the pace. You look fit and fast. I'm rooting for you to win the World Cup.

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France number 14 in red scrum cap is fast mann!!

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France forwards dominance though is amazing. Fiji forwards really have to front up in the second half or France will run away with it.

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Good first half. France looking slick and powerful. Feel like second half they'll run away with it.

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TheFrog wrote: ↑Sat Aug 19, 2023 8:01 pm Great anthem rendition and great support for the Fiji in the stadium

The Fijian are in this game mentally.

Love the passions from the French crowds.

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