2015 Rugby World Cup Preview: Fiji
By Matt Findlay
“Challenges such as those ahead of us bring out the best in top competitors and top teams”.
That’s exactly what Fijian head coach John McKee is hoping his side does at the Rugby World Cup (RWC) - rise to the occasion.
There has been plenty of talk surrounding the Fijian side, which is brimming with talent and enthusiasm, and whether it can produce any, or many, performances worthy of upsetting Australia, England or Wales in pool A, the pool of death.
With an exciting squad, McKee is sure it’s possible, particularly on the back of Fiji’s World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2015 title-winning campaign earlier in the year.
“After the successful Pacific Nations Cup campaign and current training camp here in Fiji the squad is working well towards the challenges ahead,” he said.
“Pool A is a very challenging pool and I have every confidence that this team will rise to the challenge and bring their best game to every match at the RWC.
“With this talented