Munster have lost Brian Lima to injury and Leinster will probably lose Heineken Cup addition Ifereimi Rawaqa, the Fijian second row, for reasons unknown.

MUNSTER believe they have pulled off a deadline-day coup with yesterday’s signing of Samoan legend Brian Lima to replace the injured Christian Cullen.

Leinster confirmed the shock news that Kiwi David Holwell will return to his homeland when the season comes to an end.

Scotland pulled off the narrowest of wins to sneak through to the quarter-finals of the World Cup with an enthralling 22-20 win over Fiji in Sydney.

Fiji’s self-destructive streak has cost them their most potent attacking weapon and many will be wondering if it will ultimately undermine their World Cup campaign.

Reunions and comebacks will be the order of the day as France and Fiji open their World Cup campaigns with a Pool B clash at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane tomorrow.

Fijian second rower Ifereimi Rawaqa will make a dramatic return to Test rugby when he plays against France in their opening World Cup clash in Brisbane on Sunday, just a few weeks after being apparently ruled out of the tournament with a prolapsed disc.

Gregor Townsend fears Fiji could bring Scotland’s World Cup adventure to a premature end despite the loss of Ifereimi Rawaqa.

Fiji are trying to tempt Saracens lock Simon Raiwalui out of international retirement because of injuries affecting their World Cup preparations.

The Fiji team to play Ireland in the international test at Lansdowne Road, Dublin, on Sunday is: