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Yato ready to prove his worth

August 31, 2015 12:33 am

Vodafone Flying Fijians back-rower, Peceli Yato is determined to prove his worth in the Rugby World Cup next month.

The France-based rep played a stand-out performance in the recent Pacific Nations Cup, which cemented his spot in the final 31-member squad to England.

Yato says he will now focus on trying to make the run-on team in each game.

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“There are a lot of challenges like how to train myself physically and mentally and also likewise to other boys for competition for the positions. This is the biggest challenge for me.”

The Flying Fijians left the country this morning for England and will play a warm-up match against Canada next Monday.

Fiji will face England in its opening World Cup match on September 19th at 7am and you can watch it live on FBC TV.