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Fiji's hooker Sam Matavesi may miss the Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England following the death of his father. Matavesi returned home, raising doubts about his availability for the crucial match. However, head coach Simon Raiwalui revealed that Matavesi will be on the bench for Fiji, showing incredible strength just days after his loss. The news adds an emotional element to the highly anticipated match between Fiji and England.
Hooker Sam Matavesi will be on the bench for Fiji in their Rugby World Cup quarter-final against England just days after the death of his father, head coach Simon Raiwalui revealed on Friday. https://t.co/zLE1fa8Bg9
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"Family's everything": Sam Matavesi is a doubt for Fiji quarter-final. #RWC2023 #Fiji #ENGvFIJ https://t.co/fMRiTPJY4p
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Hooker Sam Matavesi is a doubt for Fiji's World Cup quarter-final against England this weekend after having returned home following the death of his father. https://t.co/vqBwjpfWuD
The Fiji squad are mourning a second family bereavement in two weeks after the death of Sam Matavesi’s father, but the Northampton Saints hooker is expected to play against England. ⬇️ Read the full story https://t.co/ezrW064SkF