New cap and debutant lock in the FMF Flying Fijians team, Wame Lewaravu said the white jersey he will wear at the World Cup is for his late dad and mentor, Peceli Lewaravu.
Speaking to Village sports, Wame who was part of the champion Suva Grammar Deans trophy team in 2001 said his dad had guided him a lot in rugby and every time he would jump for the ball he would remember his words.
The FMF Flying Fijians play their first pool game against Japan at 4am next Thursday.
Meanwhile All Black Byron Kelleher who will be playing in his third World Cup said his ready to deliver the best for NZ.
Ireland rugby team captain Brian O'Driscoll is happy to recover in time from injury and is ready to guide his side in the opener against Portugal on Monday.
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The Rugby World Cup gets underway tomorrow with the opening match at 7am between France and Argentina.