Fiji take inspiration from other minnows

Pool B Japan v Fiji: Captain Mosese Rauluni insists Fiji are ready to "pull out a really big performance" in today's clash with…

Pool B Japan v Fiji:Captain Mosese Rauluni insists Fiji are ready to "pull out a really big performance" in today's clash with Japan after being inspired by the performances of fellow minnows.

Namibia, Canada, Portugal, Samoa and the United States all gave more established nations a tough time on the tournament's opening weekend.

And Rauluni revealed those performances - particularly that of their Pacific neighbours Samoa against South Africa - have helped lift his team.

"Watching all the smaller teams go well against the bigger teams has given our guys spirit," he said.

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Japan have changed their entire starting XV following Saturday's 91-3 defeat to Australia but the Fijians know exactly what to expect. They beat Japan 30-15 earlier this year.

JAPAN:G Aruga; C Loamanu, Y Imanura, S Onishi, K Endo; B Robins, T Yoshida; T Nishiura, Y Matsubara, T Soma; H One, L Thompson; H Makiri, P O'Reilly, T Miuchi (capt). Replacements: T Inokuchi, R Yamamura, T Kumagae, R Asano, Y Yatomi, K Taira, H Onozawa.

FIJI :Kameli Ratuvou; V Delasau, S Rabeni, S Bai, Isoa Neivua; N Little, M Rauluni; G Dewes, S Koto, H Qiodravu; K Leawere, W Lewaravu; S Naevo, A Qera, S Koyamaibole. Replacements: V Sauturaga, J Railomo, N Talei, A Ratuva, J Daunivucu, G Lovobalavu, N Ligairi.

Referee:M Jonker (S Africa).