He was best remembered for scoring the winning try for the Flying Fijian against Wales in the 2007 Rugby World Cup which qualified the side to the quarter final.
Four years on, Graham Dewes believes he cannot rely on that reputation to book a place for the team to the World Cup in New Zealand.
Being named at the loose head prop for Saturday’s game against Tonga in the PNC is a chance to prove his worth to the selectors.
Dewes knows with the likes of Campese Ma’afu, Wise Daveta, Penjimini Makutu and Setefano Somoca he has to lift his game on Saturday to be in the team for the RWC.
Flying Fijian host Ikale Tahi Tonga on Saturday at 3.10pm and you can catch a live commentary on our sister station Viti FM.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Dewes ready to lift his game in PNC opener
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