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Injured Fiji flyhalf Calen Muntz out of Rugby World Cup

By AAP Newswire

Sep 6, 2023

Fiji flyhalf Caleb Muntz has been ruled out of the Rugby World Cup due to injury.

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The 23-year-old looked set to start Sunday's Pool C clash against Wales in Bordeaux, but he suffered a knee injury during training on Monday and will miss the tournament.

Muntz played a key role in Fiji's World Cup warm-up victory over England at Twickenham, kicking 15 points from three conversions and three penalties.

"Caleb sustained a knee injury in a non-contact session and is out of the Rugby World Cup," Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui said on Fiji Rugby's website.

"It's most devastating for us as a group and for Caleb. He has worked so hard for the past two years."

Raiwalui added replacement options for Muntz were being consideredÂ and will make a decision in the next couple of days.

Teti Tela is the only other specialist flyhalf in the squad.

The Pacific islanders are in Pool C at the World Cup and open their campaign against Wales in Bordeaux on Sunday.

They also face Australia, Georgia and Portugal in their group.