Son's death

This has been confirmed by Tuisova’s father, Isikeli Ratulevu to Fijivillage,  who has been making the necessary preparations for the funeral in Votua, Ba today.

Ratulevu says Tuisova was informed about his son’s death just hours before the game.

His son passed away after long-term illness.

The Flying Fijians play Portugal in their final pool match at 7am next Monday.

For Fiji to make it to the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals they only need 1 point.

The court heard that in February, a heavily drunk Afereti Talato Mapusua struck his 15-year-old son in the neck with a machete, killing him instantly.

The prosecution said Mapusua was angry at his son, who he suspected was hiding his mother.

The judge, Vui Clarence Nelson, said Mapusua - who has six other children - had a history of family violence, and had been referred to an anger management programme before.

In sentencing Mapusua, Justice Vui said Mapusua had not learned any lessons.