Botia, head coach Raiwalui, captain Nayacalevu discuss their 17-12 win against Georgia
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ON-FIELD REACTION
Levani Botia, Mastercard Player of the Match
On the physicality:
"So proud of the boys, I think we struggled in the first half. We gave away opportunities but we came back in the second half."
On the assist:
"I think one thing about us Fijians is we like to keep the ball alive, we trust each other, I saw my teammate and I understand I have to give the opportunity. Rugby is rugby, you don't know what will happen."
Simon Raiwalui, head coach
On the performance:
"Congratulations to Georgia, if I am being honest we were beaten to the punch in the first half. We knew it was going to be a battle. I am just thankful we have the result."
On maturity of the group:
"It was a bit of getting back to basics, we were giving too much ball away in contact. I think we were lucky to [only] be down 9-0 at half-time. It was real tight to the end."
Waisea Nayacalevu, captain
On his feelings:
"What game! My feelings, I'm pretty exhausted. The game was tough, shout out to Georgia for a tough game today."
On daring to believe:
"I am proud of the boys, what a team effort today we didn't slack off, we kept fighting. I told the boys we have to keep fighting. For the record, we want to be a history-making team and that is our goal. We will take it step by step."
