Fiji centre Josua Tuisova to miss son’s funeral for World Cup duty

Fiji centre Josua Tuisova will continue to remain in France representing them in the Rugby World Cup despite the death of his seven-year old son.

Tuisova’s father, Isikeli Ratulevu revealed that the 29-year-old had to miss the funeral in Votua on Tuesday.

His son passed away due to a long-term illness.

Following their wins over Australia and Georgia, Fiji are on the verge of making it to the quarter-final of the tournament provided they secure a point from their game against Portugal.

The most awful news from Fiji.

Josua Tuisova was informed his son, 7, had died shortly before playing Georgia. He will miss the funeral to stay at RWC. An incomprehensible loss.

Hope this incredible player and person finds some solace in rugby ??????https://t.co/vtbiWTnVnU

— Jamie Lyall (@JLyall93) October 3, 2023

Points Table: Pool C

Position	Team	Played	Won	Lost	Points
1	Wales	3	3	0	14
2	Australia	4	2	2	11
3	Fiji	3	2	1	10
4	Georgia	3	0	1	3
5	Portugal	3	0	2	2