RWC 2023

Flying Fijians in France: 18/8/23

Akuila Cama Deputy News Manager [email protected]

August 18, 2023 4:53 pm

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians side to play France has been revealed.

As predicted earlier this week, speedster Vinaya ‘Bossman’ Habosi will make his much awaited return to international rugby.

Habosi has been named by coach Simon Raiwalui as one of the wingers for Sunday’s Test against France in Nantes.

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