He was on the victory podium the last time Fiji won in Wellington in 2009 after Fiji beat Samoa in a pulsating final in which he scored two tries.
For 25 year old Osea Kolinisau, he would love to taste victory again in Wellington.
Kolinisau will be joined by rookie Avenisi Vasuinubu and his elder brother Waisea Nayacalevu along with Jone Tiko as they try to add more speed to the team.
Fiji will play Argentina at 12.44pm next Friday in its first match.
At 3.40pm Fiji will take on Tonga and in its last pool match Fiji will play Wales at 8.12pm.
The cup quarter-finals will start at 1.33pm next Saturday with the cup semi-finals starting at 5.35pm.
The cup final will be played at 8.30pm.
Story by: Akuila Cama
Kolinisau out to repeat 2009 feat
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