Sam Matavesi arrived home buzzing after playing a pivotal part in Fiji's World Cup but his memories have been tainted by the theft of kit from a London car park.
Vern Cotter's Fiji came out of gates like rodeo bulls with a point to prove having missed all but the final weekend of the Autumn Nations Cup.
After three cancellations, Fiji are finally ready to make their Autumn Nations Cup debut and Vern Cotter has unveiled the XV to face Georgia.
Fiji were the dominant team for much of this match but set-piece, fitness and discipline ultimately let John McKee's side down in the final third of the game.
Fiji have named a strong side capable of asking some tough questions of Wales as the Six Nations champions eye up top spot in Pool D.
Fiji coach John McKee has named his team for the Pool D match against Georgia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Thursday.
Coach John McKee has rung the changes as Fiji look to get off the mark in Pool D of the Rugby World Cup against minnows Uruguay.
Fiji players will pause in silence before their Rugby World Cup game against Uruguay to commemorate those who died in the 2011 tsunami that devastated the region.