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Akapusi Qera: 'Fiji can reach quarter-finals'

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera insists that the side can compete in Pool A at the Rugby World Cup.

Fiji captain Akapusi Qera has insisted that his side can make it to the knockout stage of the Rugby World Cup.

The nation has been drawn in Pool A, along with host nation England, Australia, Wales and Uruguay, with only the top two countries going through to the quarter-finals.

The Montpellier flanker told reporters: "We're not here to make up the numbers. We're here to stamp our mark as well. We'll be ready for England."

Coach John McKee added: "We know what a good side England are and we need to be at our absolute best to topple them, but we have the belief that we can do well. It's a big task but the great thing about sport is that challenges bring out the best in people and I believe that with the team we've got we are going to cause some upsets in this competition.

"We don't see them as upsets but other people may do. We've got the England game, but this pool isn't all about facing England, it's about all four games."

Fiji have reached the quarter-finals twice in seven previous attempts.

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