‘Crazy’: SA on player who missed son’s funeral for RWC match

South Africans across the country have weighed in on the news that rugby player and World Cup participant Josua Tuisova of Fiji and his decision to participate in a match which fell on the same day as his son’s funeral. According to reports, Josua decided to play the match against Portugal on Tuesday this week – the same day his son was buried.

Many social media users have blasted the decision while wondering whether or not his decision was noble or selfish.

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RWC: Fiji’s Josua Tuisova skipped son’s funeral for match

The Rugby World Cup 2023 has left many on the edge of their seat as they support their respective country’s in the race for the cup.

Here in South Africa, almost everyone has shown their support for the Springboks who have won three out of the four matches they played in the RWC.

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Meanwhile, on Tuesday this week, Fiji player Josua Tuisova made headlines after it was revealed that he had skipped his seven-year-old son Tito’s funeral to play against Portugal.

According to reports, he was informed of the child’s passing on Saturday by his father.

Instead of heading home, Josua opted to stay with his teammates in France where the RWC matches are currently underway.

SA not impressed

While some have taken his decision has patriotism, others have slammed him as selfish.

“Not attending your son’s funeral just so you can go and play a rugby match is mad business,” one person said while another added:

“I used to agree with you but understand why. Considering Fiji is developing, many players rely on rugby careers. I learned that he probably stayed because of the payout he gets for participating if he makes the next round — he is probably the breadwinner & spoke to his family.”

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