"We are ready for the challenge and we don't like losing at home"
Those are the words of FMF Flying Fijian Fifteens rugby captain Mosese Rauluni ahead of tomorrow's opening Pacific Nations Cup match against Manu Samoa.
Speaking to Fijivillage, after coach Ilivasi Tabua named a strong lineup to take on Samoa, Rauluni is expecting the visitors to come out firing as they still have the likes of experienced captain Filipo Levi, Roger Warren and Census Johnstone in the lineup.
Rauluni said the players know what the Samoans have in their armoury.
But Samoan coach Niko Palamo said the inclusion of experienced players together with some of the local boys should boost their chances against Fiji.
Fiji will take on Samoa at 2pm tomorrow at Churchill Park and you can catch the live commentary of the match on our sister station Viti FM.
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