Fiji player ratings:Â Fiji showed glimpses of their attacking flair but were ultimately outgunned by Ireland's structure and discipline.
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named his matchday squad for Saturday’s Autumn Nations Series fixture against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium.
Wales slumped to a record-equalling 10th successive Test match defeat as Fiji claimed a 24-19 Autumn Nations Series victory in Cardiff.
Fiji player ratings: Fiji's performance in Cardiff was far from flawless, yet their unwavering heart and determination propelled them to a historic first Test victory at the Principality Stadium.
Fiji have welcomed back a host of their superstar players for their clash with Wales on Sunday at the Principality Stadium after being without them for the 57-17 loss to Scotland last week.Â
Fiji paid the price for a sluggish start and ill-discipline as they fell to a record defeat to Scotland at Scottish Gas Murrayfield in their opening match of the Autumn Nations Series.Â
Shorn of the majority of their Rugby World Cup 2023 stars, Fiji have named a starting XV exclusively drawn from Super Rugby outfit Fijian Drua.
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne has named four uncapped players in his 39-man squad, which also features a host of overseas stars for their Autumn Nations Series campaign.Â
Grand final time in Osaka saw the bright lights come on and the stars shine as Japan and Fiji clashed in a heated contest to decide the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup champions.
Fiji head coach Mick Byrne liked what he saw in his side's Pacific Nations Cup semi-final win over the USA and so has backed largely the same cast of players to get the job done in Saturday's final in Osaka.