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Flying Fijians receive rousing WC welcome

Jale Daucakacaka

September 10, 2015 10:15 pm

The Vodafone Flying Fijians received a rousing welcome to the Rugby World Cup at the Hampton Court Palace in England.

Dressed in their sleek new team attire, the players and officials were received by World Rugby CEO, Brett Gosper, who says this year’s tournament will be the biggest, best viewed and best attended ever.

The players were presented congratulatory medals and caps to signify their participation in the World Cup.

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Fiji will meet hosts, England in the tournament opener next Saturday at 7am and you can watch it live on FBC TV.

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