Dramatic return for Rawaqa

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.

The 23-year-old Lautoka skipper was named at lock, alongside Api Naevo, by coach Mac McCallion and will carry a huge weight of responsibility as he goes up against the French combination of Jerome Thion and 80-cap veteran Fabien Pelous.