Will Fiji have the best backline in the tournament at this autumn’s World Cup?
That might be a bit of a stretch but if you look through their World Cup training squad, you’ll begin to notice that they have some sensational attackers that seem to dominate club rugby on a regular basis.
This is the backline that they could potentially field against England in the opening game of the World Cup on September 18.
9. Niko Matawalu (Bath)
10. Josh Matavesi (Ospreys)
11. Napolioni Nalaga (Lyon)
12. Nemani Nadolo (Crusaders)
13. Vereniki Goneva (Leicester)
14. Asaeli Tikoirotuma (London Irish)
15. Metuisela Talebula (Bordeaux)
At the very least, Nalaga and Nadolo would get in the Irish team, and a few others would likely make the 22 or be competing strongly for places. Their pack isn’t as good but they still have big ball carriers in Clermont’s Peceli Yato and Glasgow’s Leone Nakarawa.
They are 28-point underdogs against England at Twickenham, which is quite high considering the talent in the side.
Also, they only lost 17-13 at the Millennium Stadium last autumn despite playing the majority of the game with 15 men and Wales coach Warren Gatland has already spoken about the fact that his side will only have five days rest before they play the Fijians.
Any chance of an upset?
