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

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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Hellhound 2 hours ago
The Springboks have something you don't have

Rassie has done very well with the Boks. The well will certainly not dry up soon. The amount of young talent coming through, that don't even stand a chance of making it in before 2027, is just absolutely amazing.


However, Rassie has proven to be a rugby genius. He will never rest on his laurels. It's why he keeps evolving tactics, keeping everyone on their toes. He doesn't underestimate any team. He is very aware of just how close the top teams is.


There will be no complacency not will he relax with his main stars. He is very astute, knowing that his team is getting older and thus giving the younger players much more playtime than what any other coach would do.


By the time the 2027 WC comes around, he will be prepared to defend his title and he knows one bad day will end a triple WC crown. Competition is that close. The Boks are in transition, even though it doesn't look like it.


After the 2027 WC, most of the double (possible triple) WC champs players will become unavailable due to retirement from international rugby. Rassie is already preparing the replacements, getting caps under their belts.


The top teams is just too close to underestimate and no Bok will be allowed to get complacent. Although they are by far the current most successful team and clearly the best by miles, they are not undefeatable.


Very tough to beat yes, but they can lose on the day. I am not worried. The youngsters by 2027 WC will be experienced with lots of years ahead and that should be a warning to the rest of the pack biting at their heels. Love them or hate them, but you have to admire the Boks. They truely deserve to be top dogs currently.

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