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FIJI’S two biggest stars, Nemani Nadolo and Josua Tuisova, have been ruled out of the Test against the Wallabies in a further blow to a match that is struggling to attract ticket-buyers.
Nadolo, well-known to Australian fans after stints in the Shute Shield and Waratahs academy and lining up for the Crusaders in the 2014 final against NSW, has ongoing concussion issues and will be rested from the match.
Tuisova, Fiji’s other powerhouse winger who helped his nation win the Olympic gold medal in rugby sevens last year, will play alongside former Wallabies Matt Giteau, Drew Mitchell and James O’Connor for Toulon in the Top 14 final next weekend and won’t arrive in camp in time to be considered for their first Test.
Australia’s Super Rugby teams have struggled this season with the Rebels in particular having a diabolical year, while SANZAAR’s protracted moves to cut the competition to 15 teams next year has seen fans turn off.
Ticket sales have been slow for the June 10 afternoon Test in Melbourne, and won’t be helped by the 10th ranked nation in the world losing their two most damaging game-breakers.
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