Jerry Tuwai, a two-time Olympian, expresses his unwavering confidence in the Fiji Water Flying Fijians’ ability to perform exceptionally well in their upcoming match against Australia.

The All Blacks’ anticipated victory over Namibia in Toulouse this morning, with a score of 71-3, has resulted in a controversial red card for replacement prop Ethan De Groot.

Namibia fought to the final whistle against a vastly superior New Zealand and can take positives from the game despite their heavy 71-3 loss in a Rugby World Cup Pool A clash, coach Allister Coetzee said.

Portugal have been forced into a late change to their team for the Rugby World Cup Pool C fixture against Wales on Saturday as lock Martim Belo replaces Jose Madeira in the second row.

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua coach Mick Byrne is thrilled about the prospects of recruiting new players.

Nadroga will need to give all they have if they want to retain the Inkk Farebrother Trophy in their home town.

The Vodafone Fijiana XV is determined to make a rebound in their second test match against Japan, following a narrow defeat of 24-29 in their first encounter last Sunday.

Ireland’s forwards do not expect Tonga’s pack to be a pushover when the two sides meet in their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash on Saturday, with the Tongans raring to go after a bye in the first weekend of games.

Romania know they are outgunned but believe they will be able to take much from their meeting with world champions South Africa in a Rugby World Cup Pool B clash in Bordeaux on Sunday as coach Eugen Apjok relishes another fixture against a tier 1 nation.

Japan have beefed up their forward pack and picked centre Tomoki Osada among the backs to face England in their second Rugby World Cup Pool D fixture at the Stade de Nice on Sunday.

Wales flyhalf Gareth Anscombe missed the 2019 Rugby World Cup though injury and almost suffered the same fate again four years on, but will start in Saturday’s Pool C fixture against Portugal having missed all his side’s warm-up games.

England coach Steve Borthwick has kept the same backline for Sunday’s World Cup clash with Japan but brought in Lewis Ludlum to replace suspended flanker Tom Curry and changed both props as Kyle Sinckler and Joe Marler start.