16-09-2023 Breakfast Bites - the FIJI & PACIFIC SPORTS NEWS Podcast S06E71 #TeivovoSports #TeivovoDigital #TeivovoRugby

Bula, Ma’lelei, Talofa and Welcome to Season 06 Episode 71 of Breakfast Bites, by TeivovoSports.com – a wrap of Pasifika people’s sports news, on a bright and sunny Saturday morning 16 September 2023. Coming to you with tons of hanisi from the 180th meridian in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. And at the Rugby World Cup 2023, one game today New Zealand scored 11 tries to beat Namibia 3-71. Tomorrow at 1AM Samoa vs Chile in Bordeaux, 3:45AM Wales vs Portugal in Nice and 7AM Ireland vs Tonga in Nantes. On Monday at 1AM South Africa vs Romania in Bordeaux and at 3:45AM the big one, Australia vs Fiji in Saint-Étienne followed at 7AM by England vs Japan in Nice. In Background Buzz today I dive into the Fiji team that Simon Raiwalui has named to beat the Wallabies. In the NRL Finals week 2: The Sydney Roosters took a 13-12 lead in the 72nd minute before Cameron Munster set up a late try for Wing Will Warbrick to steal an 18-13 semi-final victory at the death in Melbourne last night. The Storm will now face the Panthers in Sydney next week for a spot in the grand final. Later today at 6:05PM, we tip the NZ Warriors to roastpotato the Knights in Auckland. In SportsBiz: Florida-based 777 Partners have acquired a controlling 94.1% stake in Premier League Club, Everton extending a growing American presence in arguably the sport’s top league. Multiple reports pegged the deal at US$685Million. In Combat sports: Las Vegas may now be an option for Deontay Wilder versus Anthony Joshua as Saudi Arabia is seemingly backing away from heavyweight boxing's mega bout. Matchroom Chairman Eddie Hearn, says the two fighters have agreed regarding financial arrangements but there has been no contract from the Middle East, and said: "We're a little bit in limbo." A heavyweight battle involving two of the sport's biggest names will no doubt push the million pay-per-view sales barrier if and when it gets booked. So in Background Buzz today I dive right into the Fiji team that Simon Raiwalui has named to beat the Wallabies in Saint-Étienne on Monday morning, especially looking at the six changes. This is the biggest Test of this weekend with everything riding on it for Fiji at RWC2023 – lose and we may as well go home, but win – which I think they will, and this Fiji team can make history and go all the way to the semifinals. The Fiji Match Day 23 is 1 Eroni Mawi, 2 Samuel Matavesi, 3 Luke Tagi upfront and 4 Isoa Nasilasila pairing with 5 Te Ahiwaru Cirikidaveta in the second row, so exactly the same tight five who played very well against Wales.In the back row Raiwalui has gone for 6 Lekima Tagitagivalu, 7 Levani Botia and 8 Viliame Mata a world class trio with Botia replacing Albert Tuisue who will come on off the bench.The backline is where I believe Fiji will beat the Aussies on Monday, with the faster clearance from the breakdowns by 9 Simione Kuruvoli, 10 Teti Tela hopefully improves his kicking, 11 Semi Radradra moves to the Wing and 12 Josua Tuisova pairs CaptainWaisea Nayacalevu in the Centres with the speed of Jiuta Wainiqolo at 14 and the reliable Ilaisa Droasese at fullback. One on one I honestly cannot think of a single Wallaby back as good as, or better than his Fijian opponent, except maybe Samu Kerevi but we all know that he is carrying an injury and up against the bus Tuisova, he is in for a very tough night. Fiji’s replacements have been excellent making an impact off the bench with 16 Tevita Ikanivere, 17 Peni Ravai, 18 Mesake Doge, 19 Temo Mayanavanua, 20 Albert Tuisue, 21 Frank Lomani, 22 Vilimoni Botitu and 23 Vinaya Habosi. The Wallabies are stacked with Fijians – Marika Koroibete and Mark Nawaqanitawase on their Wings, Samu Kerevi at inside centre and Rob Valetini at No. 8. On playing against the Fijians in the Australian team, Simon Raiwalui said: "We're proud of all Fijians that play all over the world. Some have had to go overseas to find opportunities but we're proud of all our brothers whether they play for Fiji or Australia or other countries. It's going to be good with so many Fijians on the field." The danger sign for Eddie Jones and his team comes from Fiji Captain Waisea Nayacalevu, who when asked about the importance of the match said, "It's a do or die game this week for us, so that's our mentality this week." And asked what they've been doing when not focusing on rugby:"Just singing. We love to sing,” watch out when the Fijian boys are smiling and singing – exactly what they were doing before that famous gold medal game in Rio 2016. And that’s a wrap! For TeivovoSports.com I’m Culden Kamea – please hit the like and subscribe buttons below if you want to receive more Pasifika sports highlights on Breakfast Bites. 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