Here Come The Flying Fijians! Contenders or Pretenders?
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- Опубликовано: 25 авг 2024
- Fiji have come out from the shadows to send a warning through the World Rugby hierarchy. Structuring their national team to work with super rugby side the Fijian Drua, they are 7th in the world and eyeing off their maiden World Cup win.
I analyse all the main talking points from Fiji camp, including standout players, form, play style and an overall prediction for the tournament.
This is part of my mini-series previewing teams leading up to the World Cup! so checkout my channel for other teams!
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I agree. Traditionally, they've always had many talented individuals but have just lacked that cohesion and game plan. The Fijian Drua in Super Rugby has been massive and has addressed that weakness, with well over half of the squad from that team. This is supplemented by the star power of Botia, Tuisova, and Radradra.
Getting to the semis is definitely achievable. What a fantastic moment that will be for world rugby if they do
They've looked great. They have the talent to go a long way, although their biggest challenge will be remaining consistent throughout the tournament. I can't recall Fiji ever really put 5 big performances together, but this is the highest level of professionalism they've ever had. Definitely going to push or punish any opponents mistakes
The Fijians are going into the world cup with a head of steam! I predict Fiji and Australia to advance to quarterfinals. Their game against England was their best in a long time.I think the cherry on top was them having a more than decent goalkicker on Saturday.
Absolutely agree!! Got my prediction coming out this weekend, keen to see how similar we are
The whole vibe Fiji have leading into RWC is fantastic, the win over England has made everyone take notice.
Good point, tht first Wales game is vital!
I’ll get no sleep over the World Cup 🤣
This Fiji team has been a subject of curioisty and interest lately with fiji rugby fans because of its composition.
Historically the team was mainly comprsied of European based players with international coaching staff...but this time around the bulk of the team is made up of Super Rugby players with local fijian coaches and so many are curious to see whether there is any difference with the way they play and compete against tier 1 teams.
by the looks of it we are starting to see an impact made given they just beat England...it'll be interesting to see how they do at the RWC.
In my personal view..i see the Fiji team as a sleeping giant in 15s rugby..they have arguably the most naturally gifted players and individual talent pool and other countries like NZ Australia and Japan have recognized that by taking some of them into their squads...but the only obstacle for Fiji is mixing all that talent to create a consistent and formidable side...once they get that sorted out...the rugby world will be inundated by their dominance
Which reminded of the comment made by someone in the local newspaper letters to the editor few years ago on Fiji 15s team's potential..."if Fiji gets it right...they will become the All Blacks on steroids"
They’ve definitely proven there dominance pound for pound in 7s. Very excited to see how they go 🔥
i have loved the way fiji has played this year along with scotland
Me too!
I reckon Fiji would be favourites in the 1/4s against any team other than Argentina, and even so as an Argentinian I would not Put us past collapsing against Fiji's unpredictability
Amen. Fiji for the semi!
As a Welshman Fiji should win the group and then it (should) be between us and Australia. Love how people are saying this is the easiest group. Wouldn't mind being in England's spot.
Hope Fiji and Wales kick Australia out😊
@@user-hs6bp1eq3r thank you ❤️
Respect. Got to luv the Fijians.
Hope they go far!
It is crazy to take notice at the quick progression Fijian Rugby has had since the Drua have been in Super Rugby. In my opinion, this is only the dawn of Fiji's progression to make it into the top 3 in the next 10 years with all their Super Rugby exposure to All blacks and wallabies player as an addition to their exposure to the european players. Fiji is at a position now where all of their players know how to play against NZ, Aus, and European players from Super Rugby, Top 14, and premiership with the Drua cementing the exposure which will only benefit Fijian rugby the long run.
I think a lot of Aussies will have F1J1 as their #2 team, especially if we don’t make it out of the pool stages 😢 it’s the rugby people wanna see
F1J1 🇫🇯🙌
#Bringithomefiji🇫🇯🇫🇯🇫🇯
Great review & pronunciation. Keep it up! Fiji would be unlucky not to make quarters & semi is very likely.
the pronunciation comment means the world to me brother! always get a hard time struggling with European last names, but do my best the Polynesian & Melanesian names. Go Fiji!
Fiji gonna top the pool g
Amen!
Old heads said they'd finish 3rd. Romantics said they'd qualify.
Old heads didn't doubt their ability, but said they relied too much on 4-5 players - with Muntz, not SR, the talisman.
Muntz is now out - this is massive, just 3 days out and it may have to be all-change.
The Drua has helped alot stabilizing their cohesion as reflected in that England victory, next challenge would be consistency which should be dealt with accordingly within that two weeks period prior to opening their campaign against Wales.
And yeah the semifinals are realistically the target despite aiming for the last eight first up, and Yato and Volavola are technically on standby as injury cover not too far away knowing that the Flying Fijians already feel at home with half their squad playing in France anyways.
Haha great point with the feeling at home. I really didn’t consider that but will in my overall prediction video 👍
Mate how can you deal with consistency over a 2 week period without any matches in it? That doesn't make sense to me.
@@dalenewton9697 That's the challenge isn't it
@@dalenewton9697do you see any consistency by a side wallopped by 50 points to come good in 2 wks.
@@patkuruvakadua4657 Could you explain? Which team are you talking about?In the post above I'm trying to say that by definition you can't become consistent over a two week period without games in it, becasue the definiton (as I relate to it) of consistency is the quality of putting out consistent level performances over a number of matches. If you have zero matches over a period, how can one be consistent over them? Doesn't make sense to me.
Fiji in the semis gives me a semi
A semi Radradra
This comment gives me a semi.
For Fiji Ever Fiji 💪❤
Fiji was not at full strength against France... so imagine!
Thanks for your comments really do appreciate it.
Fiji 🇫🇯 Rugby 🏉 has been crying 😢 for a chance to be included in some games with tier 1 teams for exposure. But they were always denied. It alway seem like big names just poach our top players away. We so want our team to come up in world 🏉rugby but we always fall short because of lack of proper training facilities and lack of funding. We thank God for SUPER RUGBY. Now our boys are trained with proper focus, physically mentally spiritualy. The Sky is the limit now for fiji
Sorry I might be biased in saying this, but they are SIMPLY THE BEST
#Vinaka
#TalanoaMada
#Veilomani
#EnjoyYourGameFiji
Yes another video Fiji going to the quarter ..
Good analysis bro. .
Thanks bro!! Appreciate the support
Include Botia and Tuisova in the team that beat England...totally brutal matchups against Wales and Wallabies ...
Does their inclusion guarantee a win,I believe last WC they were in the team but fiji still lost....its a team effort irrespective of famous names....
They made a massive impact !
Yeah I totally agree your comments regarding Fiji 2023 WC campaign…..though it has a powerful tight 5 and too quick also on the loose….the Fiji Team still needs not to wait for opportunities that makes them ‘pretenders’ but rather they need to create more opportunities to be top contenders into the qtr final….when Fiji plays against France….they were playing against a team that doesn’t give Fiji try scoring opportunities has noted on the Drua games…it was not there….on the loose …far wide Fiji had no match against the French …why? cause the French lock them out of possessions, they never create gaps for Fijis penetrating attack on the loose….we’re not so formidable out at the flanks….however, true to your comments ..Fiji campaign is a game changer…either at tight or loose, at the line outs or scrums…Fiji is now a thorn in Pool C now….I’d say rather than physical as they always do…Fiji needs to create opportunities more rather than searching …..
Will certainly cause some upsets! If they keep their discipline which they showed against England. Good luck to them!!!
Win or lose toso viti toso👌
Imagine if the Fijian had the money and resources like. SA AB. Eng Or France It is only a tiny nation with A big RUGBY 🏉 Heart. Just to play They just beat a English team that on paper had world class backline forwards So the future for Fiji. Rugby can only get better with money time and resources Imagine 🥝 fan go🇫🇯🏉
Fiji will aim to beat Wales 1st and re evaluate.... if they lose to Wales then it's finals footy against Australia who will get brutalized by Fiji.. Beating England has set the blueprint and self belief.. Game on ! 🎉🇫🇯
Thanks bro
Thanks for the comment legend!
This time they will fly and win the final
Toso Viti! Florent Viti!
Possibly winning the world cup
Who are they beating in group C to make the quarter-finals?
I have a preview video coming this weekend with more detail but… every game in that pool besides Portugal can go either way. Wouldn’t be surprised if they win 2/3 against Australia, Wales and Georgia.
@@uggy I feel like the missing team is, partly, 'on my mind'.
I predict and I know and 🙏 Fiji will Win
NZ wont let pacific nations into the rugby championship as they have a similar brand so need to keep them down
Lol……start looking to pick players elsewhere then
Waiting for the Springbok video?
Tomorrow afternoon SA time :)
Their only challenge is themselves,are they mentally ready to play high level rugby for a full 80 minutes....
Fiji to exit Quarter final... They have Aus and Wales in the pool winning 3 big games is a tough task for them
Fiji have been tracking well but Wales an Australia will still have enough to beat Fiji
@@riseofkingdom4503second string English side l wonder. Let's wait out till match day and then comment.
Final FIJI 🇫🇯
Up the Wah's...☝️🤪
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go fjl
Getting robbed atm
Poor TMO and pathetic referees. Fiji deserves win .
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