"Our best wishes are with you - Go and do Fiji proud."

Those were the words of the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau as he blessed the Flying Fijians when their presented their "i tatau" this morning.

Ratu Epeli assured the players the best wishes of the people of Fiji were with them as they will use this trip to prepare for the World Cup.

The President also sounded a word of caution about a certain issue that made headlines during last year's Europe Tour B the cibi.

Ratu Epeli added that it is their job to protect the interest of their team mate, the team and the people of Fiji.

The Flying Fijians takes a break from training today and will have a light training run tomorrow morning before leaving for Nadi after lunch.

The squad is scheduled to depart Fiji at 11am on Friday heading first to Seoul, Korea and then to Paris, France.

Fiji will take on France next Sunday.


Story by: Dreu Vukailagi