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 considered 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.
Australian Associated Press
