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Fiji's rugby team ready to perform for victory in World Cup

(Xinhua)

16:36, August 22, 2011

SUVA, Aug. 22 (Xinhua) -- By presenting their traditional ceremony to Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau here Monday, the Flying Fijians rugby team are ready to perform for their victory in the upcoming 2011 Rugby World Cup.

The World Cup in New Zealand will kick off on Sept. 9 with the final for the Webb Ellis trophy on Oct. 23 at Eden Park.

Fiji have qualified for every rugby World Cup except 1995 and made the quarterfinals in 1987 and in 2007 where they were applauded by many fans.

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