Assistant coach Seremaia Bai says the team received the news this morning and their senior player, Sam, is now with his family in England.
Sireli Matavesi played rugby for Cornwall and Camborne after staying in the county following a tour rugby to the United Kingdom in 1985 and worked as a miner.
The Flying Fijians and Fiji Rugby Union say their thoughts are with the family and send their deepest condolences.
Bai also says it’s not confirmed whether Sam Matavesi will make the side for the quarterfinal against England
