The Wows Kids Fiji Foundation is reminding the Fiji Water Flying Fijians to keep walking strong regardless of the outcome of their matches at the Rugby World Cup.

Flying Fijians star Semi Radradra attributes the team’s unity to Captain Waisea Nayacalevu, praising him for his unwavering support during a challenging period last week at the Rugby World Cup.

Seremaia Bai, the Flying Fijians’ kicking coach and former international player, has joined the chorus of praise for the positive impact of the Fijian Drua on the national rugby setup.

We did it!

The influence of Reverend Joji Rinakama has brought about a significant shift in the mindset of the Flying Fijians at the Rugby World Cup.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are now ranked eighth in the world after the 22-15 win over Australia in the Rugby World Cup yesterday.

When Italy line up to face Uruguay on Wednesday, and the national anthem rings out around the Stade de Nice, the opening words will have a special meaning for four members of the team.

South Africa will not rule out a 7-1 split between forwards and backs on their bench for the highly anticipated World Cup clash with Ireland, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said as he confirmed flyhalf Handre Pollard will not play.

Uruguay have made two changes to their side for their second Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Italy in Nice on Wednesday, largely sticking to the team that won praise following a brave performance in their opener against France.

Namibia centre Le Roux Malan said the ankle fracture and dislocation he suffered during their 71-3 loss to New Zealand at the World Cup was not as bad as initially feared but will still sideline him for up to six months.

All Blacks prop Ethan De Groot has been banned for New Zealand’s last two World Cup pool matches after failing to convince the judiciary that his foul play in last week’s win over Namibia did not meet the red card threshold.

Italy bring in Lorenzo Pani, Alessandro Garbisi, Niccolo Cannone and Marco Riccioni for the Rugby World Cup Pool A clash against Uruguay at the Stade de Nice on Thursday, making four changes from their opening 52-8 win over Namibia.