Head coach Esteban Meneses has named his squad to face France in Stade de Pierre-Mauroy in Lille on Friday, with Castres scrum-half Santiago Arata back in the starting XV after recovering from a hand injury.

Fiji Rugby Union administrator Simione Valenitabua says they will let the Fiji Water Flying Fijians management review and seek clarification on the referee’s calls during the team’s match against Wales yesterday.

The Flying Fijians 32-26 loss to Wales at the Rugby World Cup yesterday has seen the Flying Fijians go down by two spots on the world rankings.

In the opening round of the Rugby World Cup, the Flying Fijians took the top spot for the most ball carries.

President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere offered words of encouragement to the Fiji Water Flying Fijians following their loss to Wales in their opening pool match yesterday.

Flying Fijians after their first Rugby World Cup match against Wales [Source: Fiji Rugby]

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians were met with a challenging and high-intensity game in their first Rugby World Cup pool match that could potentially benefit their team.

Australia winger Mark Nawaqanitawase celebrated his 23rd birthday at a French primary school on Monday morning, the gaggle of children mobbing him a reflection of his growing profile after an outstanding World Cup opener.

South Africa lock Eben Etzebeth has been ruled out for seven to 10 days with a shoulder injury, director of rugby Rassie Erasmus said on Monday, but is expected to recover for their Rugby World Cup Pool B clash with Ireland on Sept. 23.

There has been a lot of discussion surrounding the referee’s decisions during the Fiji Water Flying Fijians’ Rugby World Cup pool game against Wales.

Robust Levani Botia says they need to keep the ball more in hand in the upcoming Rugby World Cup games.

Fiji Water hosted a watch party for employees during the Flying Fijians match against Wales.