FLYING FIJIANS MEDIA GUIDE 2019 The Flying Fijians signature pattern encapsulates traditional and team related values and heritage as detailed below. Triangular Designs: The Triangles Significance to Rugby Significance to Rugby The two layers of tooth like triangular shapes represent The triangle represents the desire and dedication to keep rugby, the two lines, defense and attack or the forwards striving to accomplish goals and objectives. and backline. The boar’s tusk (designed within each of the triangles) represents the ferocity and agility with which Significance to the Vanua Flying Fijians are renowned for in rugby. The triangles indicates traditional kinship and lineage of leadership in the vanua context. A clear recognition Significance to the Vanua of where the ultimate authority lies, indicating The triangular motif is found in the traditional Masi interconnectedness of the society, embodying respect, marking, represents hierarchy, submission to one humility and obedience. Coconut palm trees known to Fiji leadership and also immense confidence and unwavering as the ‘tree of life’ – every part of the tree from the leaves courage of the Fijian spirit which is further enhanced by to the roots are valuable (vinaka vakaniu) natural sources the inclusion of the boar’s tusk – a symbol of honour and of everyday living and raw materials for heritage crafts courage. The Fifteen Squares String of Rugby Balls Significance to Rugby Significance to Rugby The little square designs of 15 represents the 15 men’s The 15 black stripes on the top and lower half of the rugby rugby game with the embedded black triangle depicting ball represent- the position on either side of a 15’s rugby the elements of Lotu Vanua and Matanitu and the game’s game. The stringing together of rugby balls represents deep significance in the souls of the players. unity, working hand in hand, playing and being together for each other on and off the field. Significance to the Vanua The 15 little squares indicates the 15 provinces of Fiji and Significance to the Vanua Rotuma, safeguarding the three pillars of Fijian existence – The 15 stripes on either side of the rugby ball signifies that Lotu, Vanua and Matanitu. the team is a team of the vanua and with that it takes the blessings of the 15 provinces of Fiji and Rotuma. The Four Rugby Balls Significance to Rugby The Ula (Throwing Club) The arrangement of the four rugby balls in or out of Significance to Rugby the square represents the far reaching contribution of As the team is known as the Flying Fijians it was thought the Flying Fijians to the four corners of the world. Also that the inclusion of the throwing club would best contributes to Fiji being the way the world should be. represent the warrior like agility of Fijian rugby players. Significance to the Vanua The Ula (throwing club) is a renowned weapon of Fijian warriors and although it is relatively small in structure, it is made of hardwood and was used effectively to bring down enemies at a distance with accurate precision. SCHEDULE 21st September, 2019 Flying Fijians V Sapporo Dome Saturday 13:45 Australia 25th September, 2019 Flying Fijians V Kamaishi Recovery Wednesday 14:15 Uruguay Memorial Stadium 3rd October, 2019 Flying Fijians V Hanazono Rugby Thursday 14:15 Georgia Stadium 9th October, 2019 Flying Fijians V Oita Stadium Wednesday 18:45 Wales The Flying Fijians have played in almost all Rugby World Cup tournaments, except 1995, when they failed to qualify. Their best performances to date were in the inaugural 1987 tournament and the 2007 tournament, where they made it to the quarter finals. The Flying Fijians prelude their matches with the cibi (pronounced thim-be) war dance. The Cibi is a Fijian meke of Bauan origin and war dance, generally performed before or after a battle. It came to prominence at the rugby field in 1939. At the time as Fiji prepared for its first-ever tour of New Zealand, the captain, Ratu Sir George Cakobau, thought his team should have a war dance to match the All Blacks’ haka. He approached Ratu Bola, the high chief of the warrior clan of Navusaradave in Bau, who taught them the Cibi which has been adopted as Fiji’s pre-match ritual ever since. There are five Flying Fijians who will play in their third World Cup campaign, Nakarawa, Waqaniburotu, Ma’afu, Murimurivalu and Goneva and 15 debutants, Mawi, Matavesi (S), Vugakoto, Dolokoto, Lomani, Voka, Mata, Ratuva, Veitokani, Radradra, Nayacalevu, Vatubua, Tuisova, Nakosi and Kunatani. The youngest player is Veremalua Vugakoto, oldest is Vereniki Goneva and the average age of the side is 28. カモピーシ マーアフ イーロニ マウヰー ペニ ラヴアイ メスラメ ドロコト CAMPESE MA’AFU ERONI MAWI PENI RAVAI MESULAME DOLOKOTO 34 YRS 23 YRS 29 YRS 24 YRS 114KG 127KG 125KG 112KG KOLOVAI, TONGA TOVU, TOTOYA, LAU NATUVA, TAILEVU KOROIVONU,CAKAUDROVE 58 CAPS 9 CAPS 29 CAPS 7 CAPS サム マタヴェシ ベレマルア ブガコト マナサ サウロ リーロィ アタリフォ SAMUEL MATAVESI VEREMALUA VUGAKOTO RATU MANASA SAULO LEE-ROY ATALIFO 27 YRS 22 YRS 30 YRS 31 110KG 115KG 132KG 120KG VANUABALAVU DAVIQELE, KADAVU WAINAWAQA, NAITASIRI SUVA, ROTUMA 8 CAPS 6 CAPS 43 CAPS 11 CAPS テビタ サブンバチィ レオネ ナカラワ アピサロメ ラトゥニヤラワ テビタ ラチュバ TEVITA CAVUBATI LEONE NAKARAWA APISALOME RATUNIYARAWA TEVITA RATUVA 32 YRS 31 YRS 33 YRS 24 YRS 123kg 126KG 122KG 120KG TUBOU, LAKEBA MOKOISA, TAVUKI, KADAVU NAVISABASABA, NADROGA YADUA, NADROGA 26 CAPS 57 CAPS 31 CAPS 3 CAPS セミ クナタニ ビリアミ マタ モセセ ヴオカ ドミニコ ワンカアニブロトゥロトゥ SEMI KUNATANI VILIAME MATA MOSESE VOKA DOMINIKO WAQANIBUROTU 29 YRS 28 YRS 30 YRS 33 YRS 112KG 117KG 102KG 112KG NAVEYAGO NAULUVATU, NAKELO TAILEVU NAIBALEBALE, YASAWA MAKADRU, MATUKU, LAU 11 CAPS 13 CAPS 8 CAPS 46 CAPS ペセリ ヤト フランコ ロマニ ニコラ マタワル ヘンリ セニロリ PECELI YATO FRANK LOMANI NIKOLA MATAWALU HENRY SENILOLI 26 YRS 23 YRS 30 YRS 30 YRS 120KG 86KG 89KG 82KG NAREWA, NADROGA NAWAIDO, SOLEVU,BUA DAMA, RA BAU 17 CAPS 11 CAPS 36 CAPS 26 CAPS レパニ ボチア ジャレ ヴアタブア ベン ボラボラ ベレニキ ノネヴァ LEVANI BOTIA JALE VATABUA BEN VOLAVOLA VERENIKI GONEVA 30 YRS 28 YRS 28 YRS 35 YRS 105KG 103KG 92KG 106KG NAIVUCINI, NAITASIRI VANUADINA, TAILEVU SOROKABA, BA NAGADO, NADI 14 CAPS 15 CAPS 32 CAPS 57 CAPS テビタ ラチュバ ヴイリポ ナコシ ワイセヤ ナヤザレブ セミ ラドラドラ ジョスア チュイソバ FILIPO NAKOSI WAISEA NAYACALEVU SEMI RADRADRA JOSUA TUISOVA 27 YRS 29 YRS 27 YRS 25 YRS 105KG 110KG 102KG 110KG VOTUA,BA DEUBA VILLAGE SOMOSOMO, TAVEUNI VOTUA, BA 3 CAPS 18 CAPS 5 CAPS 9 CAPS ドミニコ ワンカアニブロトゥロトゥ ジョツュア マタヴェシ アリフレチィ ベイト キニ ムリムリバル DOMINIKO WAQANIBUROTU JOSHUA MATAVESI ALIVERETI VEITOKANI KINI MURIMURIVALU 33 YRS 29 YRS 27 YRS 30 YRS 112KG 106KG 85KG 101KG MAKADRU, MATUKU, LAU MUALEVU, VANUABALAVU LOMAINASAU, TAILEVU LAMI 46 CAPS 21 CAPS 8 CAPS 26 CAPS ジョン マキー Name: John Gregory McKee Nationality: New Zealand Position: Head Coach Flying Fijians World Cup Experience: 2011 and 2015 Formerly: HPU General Manager Fiji Rugby タンバイ マツォン ニル バルンス Name: Tabai Matson Name: Neil Barnes Nationality: New Zealand Nationality: New Zealand Position: Flying Fijians Assistant Coach Position: Assistant Coach World Cup Experience: 2015 Lineouts, Restarts and Defence Occupation: Waikato Chiefs World Cup Experience: 2011 and 2015 Occupation: Waikato Chiefs Assistant Coach ワィリ バレイナブリ アラン ミュラ Name: Willie Baleinabuli Name: Alan Muir Nationality: Fijian Nationality: New Zealand Position: Flying Fijians Manager Position: Assistant Coach Formerly: High School Educator World Cup Experience: 2015 スニア コト チィエフ ワェブスタ Name: Sunia Koto Name: Geoff Webster Nationality: Fijian Nationality: Australian Position: Team Logistic & Cultural Position: General Manager Rugby Leader World Cup Experience: 2007, 2011 and 2015 Formerly: Flying Fijians Hooker ブリン サビル ワィリアム クング Name: Bryn Savill Name: William Koong Nationality: British Nationality: Fijian Position: Team Doctor Position: Head Physiotherapist Occupation: Melbourne Rebels World Cup Experience: 2007, 2011, Doctor 2015 ダビド ビク ダミアン マルシュ Name: David Bick Name: Damian Marsh Nationality: Australian Nationality: Australian Position: Physiotherapist Position: Head of Athletic World Cup Experience: 2003 and 2007 Performance Formerly: Wallabies Physiotherapist Occupation: Brumbies S&C チョン プラィヤ ひろあき にった Name: John Pryor Name: Hiroaka Nitta Nationality: Australian Nationality: Japanese Position: Head of Strength Position: Assistant Strength & Conditioning and Conditioning World Cup Experience: 2015 Formerly: Strength & Conditioning at Suntory チョン バチナ チョシュア ヴュト Name: John Batina Name: Josua Vuto Nationality: Australian Nationality: Fijian Position: Performance Analyst Position: Video Analyst World Cup Experience: 2015 World Cup Experience: 2015 Occupation: Performance Formerly: IT Support Officer Analyst Melbourne Rebels For media related enquiries please contact: Inoke Bainimarama Flying Fijians Media Relations Officer - Rugby World Cup Em: [email protected] Ph /Whats App: +679 975 9045.