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Les Drua dominent la sélection des Fidji pour la Coupe du monde avec 18 joueurs

Published: 8 Août 2023 03:30 PDT
Updated: 8 August 2023 11:40 PDT

Selestino Ravutaumada. (Photo by Pita Simpson/Getty Images)

Le sélectionneur des Fidji, Simon Raiwalui, a retenu 18 joueurs des Fijian Drua dans sa liste de 33 joueurs pour la Coupe du monde du mois prochain.

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Après seulement leur deuxième année en Super Rugby Pacific, les Drua sont arrivés en quarts de finale cette saison et constituent désormais plus de la moitié de l’effectif des Fidji pour la Coupe du Monde de Rugby.

Le demi d’ouverture du Racing 92 Ben Volavola est le grand absent de la sélection, Raiwalui ayant opté pour Teti Tela et Caleb Muntz, deux joueurs de la Drua, comme numéros 10.

Les Fidji arriveront en France avec un moral au beau fixe, après avoir battu les Tonga, les Samoa et le Japon au cours des trois dernières semaines. L’équipe a prévu des matchs de préparation contre la France et l’Angleterre avant d’entamer sa campagne contre le Pays de Galles.

L’entraîneur Raiwalui a déclaré : « Ces cinq dernières semaines ont été un véritable parcours du combattant. Je ne pourrais pas être plus fier des joueurs et de la contribution qu’ils ont apportée à nos trois rencontres ace aux Tonga, aux Samoa et au Japon. »

SÉLECTION DES FIDJI POUR LA COUPE DU MONDE (ÂGE, CLUB, SÉLECTIONS)

Avants : Eroni Mawi, Peni Ravai, Jone Koroiduadua, Mesake Doge, Luke Tagi, Samu Tawake, Tevita Ikanivere, Sam Matavesi, Zuriel Togiatama, Isoa Nasilasila, Temo Mayanavanua, Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta, Albert Tuisue, Lekima Tagitagivalu, Levani Botia, Vilive Miramira, Meli Derenalagi, Viliame Mata.

Arrières : Frank Lomani, Simi Kuruvoli, Peni Matawalu, Caleb Muntz, Teti Tela, Josua Tuisova, Semi Radradra, Waisea Nayacalevu, Iosefo Masi, Selesitino Ravutaumada, Vinaya Habosi, Jiuta Wainiqolo, Kalaveti Ravouvou, Sireli Maqala, Ilaisa Droasese.

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