2023-09-07 03:20:54
Huge blow for Fiji! International opener Caleb Muntz, who injured his knee on Monday during non-contact training, has withdrawn from the 2023 World Cup, the Fijian federation announced on Wednesday.
“It’s devastating for us as a group and for Caleb,” said head coach Simon Raiwalui. He has worked so hard for the past two years with the Fijian Drua (franchise playing in Super Rugby) and for the Flying Fijians”.
The former coach of Stade Français, Racing 92 and Biarritz in particular indicated that there were “a few players outside the current group that he was considering as replacement options and that he would make a decision in the coming days. »
Muntz, 23, who has 16 appearances including ten starts for Fijian Drua over the past two seasons, made his international debut in July against Tonga. He had played at the opening for the last two preparation matches for his selection, during the defeat against France in Nantes (17-34) and the historic victory against England at Twickenham (30-22).
Fiji, who are in Group C, will start the 2023 World Cup against Wales on Sunday (9:00 p.m.) in Bordeaux.
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