The FMF Flying Fijians Coach, Ilivasi Tabua has brushed aside allegations that Biarritz based, Sireli Bobo is unfit and will find it hard to blend with the team in France.
Speaking to Village sports, Tabua said that Bobo's performance when he came in to replace Isoa Neivua should speak for itself and added to that, Bobo is a professional player and knows what to do.
Tabua adds that after having achieved their first goal which is reaching the quarter-finals, they will now focus on the challenge against South Africa.
South Africa's 64-15 World Cup win over the United States today was overshadowed when the Springboks lost prop BJ Botha for the rest of the tournament, with a knee injury.
South Africa tuned up for next Monday's quarterfinal match against Fiji with nine tries in their pool A victory, but the loss of Botha, as well as some defensive holes, left coach Jake White with serious patching up work to do this week.
Initial fears about a facial injury to winger, Bryan Habana were eased with news that he only needed stitches.
And just recapping on the game times and results,
The South Africa / FMF Flying Fijians match kicks off at 1am on Monday next week in Marseille, followed by the Springboks/Argentina match at 7am.
In other quarterfinals Australia plays England at 1am on Sunday and at 7am New Zealand take on France.
In today's games France beat Georgia by 64 points to 7, Argentina defeated Ireland by 30 points to 15 and South Africa beat USA by 64-13.
Tabua rubbishes claims on Bobo
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