Rugby News: Raiwalui to step away from coaching as new role confirmed, Razor won't rush call on All Blacks captain
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Australia’s opposition in their first Rugby World Cup match, Fiji, have today revealed the side they’ll take to the Sapporo Dome for Saturday afternoon’s clash.
Former NRL star Semi Radradra has been named on the wing despite playing at outside centre for much of the Top 14 season with Bordeaux.
Fiji enter the World Cup ranked ninth on the World Rugby rankings – just three places below Australia. They’ll be quietly confident of contending with the Wallabies and Wales for a knockout stage spot out of Pool D.
1. Campese Ma’afu, 2. Samuel Matavesi, 3. Peni Ravai, 4. Tevita Gavubati, 5. Leone Nakarawa, 6. Dominiko Waqaniburotu, 7. Peceli Yato, 8. Villiame Mata, 9. Frank Lomani, 10. Ben Volavola, 11. Semi Radradra, 12. Levani Botia, 13. Waisea Nayacalevu, 14. Josua Tuisova, 15. Kini Murimurivalu
Reserves: 16. Veremalua Vugakoto, 17. Mosese Voka, 18. Eroni Mawi, 19. Nikola Matawalu, 20. Manasa Saulo, 21. Alivereti Veitokani, 22. Tevita Ratuva, 23. Vereniki Goneva
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