RWC 2023

Fiji to be officially welcomed in Bordeaux tonight

Talei Matairakula Multimedia Sports Journalist [email protected]

September 2, 2023 1:29 pm

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will be officially welcomed in Bordeaux, France tonight.

The team received a warm welcome when they arrived in their base camp from London, England.

Once arriving, the team had their essential devotion and meal at the Renaissance Hotel.

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They face Wales in their first Rugby World Cup pool match on the 11th of this month at 7 a.m.

The 2023 Rugby World Cup will kick off next Saturday between the All Blacks and France.

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