‘Fiji’s Jonny Wilkinson’: island nation embraces Simione Kuruvoli ahead of Rugby World Cup clash

Excitement builds across Pacific nation over young scrum-half who helped seal historic victory against Australia

The island of Kadavu, Fiji has been gripped by anticipation ahead of the Pacific nation’s next match in the Rugby World Cup. Preparations have taken place to make sure people won’t have to crowd into one hall to watch the game. Fijians are passionate rugby supporters but in Kadavu, the next game is particularly special.

“It is even more exciting that Simione is from the same district as ours,” says the 64-year-old Kadavu resident Iliesa Bula.

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