FMF Flying Fijians captain, Mosese Rauluni has a lot of confidence in the Fiji team and said the boys feel they have had enough training sessions and is just raring to take the field.
Speaking to Village sports, Rauluni said his only message to the boys is that they have to stay focused and believe in themselves and not get carried away with the large crowd.
Meanwhile England has suffered a major setback just before their World Cup opener against the United States on Sunday, with flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson ruled out after twisting his ankle in training yesterday.
England head coach Brian Ashton admitted there is concern over Wilkinson's injury.
The Rugby World Cup kicks off on Saturday with the opening match between France and Argentina at 7am and then at 11:45pm All Blacks takes on Italy. Early Sunday at 1:45am Australia plays Japan and at 4am England meets USA.
FMF Flying Fijians ready to take on Japan
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