Flying Fijians number 8, Sisa Koyamaibole is still not in camp in Tauranga ahead of the opening World Cup game against Namibia on Saturday.
Coach, Samu Domoni Jnr said Koyamaibole had to attend an urgent meeting in Fiji and they are hoping that he will join the team later tonight.
With Koyamaibole missing from the past few training runs this week, it is likely that either Sakiusa Masi or Dominiko Waqaniburotu will get the number 8 position in the team to be announced tomorrow for the game against Namibia.
Today, Domoni attended a coaches meeting in Auckland where they were briefed by the IRB officials on the rules that abides all the 20 team in the World Cup.
He added that like any other rugby team in the RWC they also have their supporters who have been with the side since they arrived in NZ last week.
The latest inclusion in the Flying Fijians to the Rugby World Cup, Michael Tagicakibau will be out to impress the coaching staff with his best performance.
Tagicakibau's name was not in the 35 member squad that was preparing for the RWC but he was given a chance in the last Test against Tonga.
He was part of the Fiji team to the 2007 Pacific Nations Cup and he made his debut against Tonga in June 2007.
Although he didn't make the squad for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, he impressed the London Welsh team and joined them in February 2008.
Now playing for Saracens in Europe this RWC for Michael will mean a lot to his family as he will be up against his brother Sailosi who is playing for Samoa.
Fiji's opening pool game is against Namibia this Saturday at 3.30pm and you can catch the live commentary on our sister station Viti FM with the new voice of rugby, Malakai Veisamasama and 2007 World Cup coach, Ilivasi Tabua.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Koyamaibole still not in camp
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