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Flying Fijians begin Nations Championship journey

From FBC News · () English

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  • The Fiji Water Flying Fijians rugby team has departed for the inaugural Nations Championship in the United Kingdom.
  • Head coach Senirusi Seruvakula expressed excitement as players assembled from overseas for the tournament.
  • The team aims to challenge Tier One nations, starting with Wales on July 4.

Excitement is building for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians as they embark on their journey to the inaugural Nations Championship in the United Kingdom. Head coach Senirusi Seruvakula described the departure as a significant moment, with the squad finally assembling after players arrived from overseas, including Japan.

Itโ€™s very exciting. Itโ€™s the first time meeting some of the boys, and weโ€™re now heading off to meet the rest of the squad in Wales.

โ€” Senirusi SeruvakulaFiji Water Flying Fijians head coach on the team's departure for the Nations Championship.

"It's very exciting. It's the first time meeting some of the boys, and we're now heading off to meet the rest of the squad in Wales," Seruvakula stated. The team is set to face Wales in their opening fixture on July 4. Seruvakula emphasized the need for immediate alignment and focus from both players and management for this crucial match.

Itโ€™s a very important game. we meet, everyone has to align with what weโ€™re trying to achieve and perform well.

โ€” Senirusi SeruvakulaOn the importance of the opening match against Wales.

Competing against Tier One nations presents a major opportunity for Fiji rugby. "We're playing against Tier One teams, and that's something big for Fiji. The boys are really looking forward to the challenge against Wales," Seruvakula added. The Flying Fijians are eager to test their skills against the world's top rugby nations.

Weโ€™re playing against Tier One teams, and thatโ€™s something big for Fiji. The boys are really looking forward to the challenge against Wales.

โ€” Senirusi SeruvakulaOn the opportunity to compete against top-tier rugby nations.
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