The Vodafone Flying Fijians have been given a crash course in line out play by Rory Best, the former Ireland captain, in the build up to tomorrow’s test match with Wales in Cardiff.
Api Ratuniyarawa has been given the responsibility of calling the Fiji lineout against Wales after replacing Leone Nakarawa versus Spain.
Vern Cotter has revealed he is still fully involved in preparing the Fiji team for their European tour which starts against Spain at Estadio Central UC in Madrid on Sunday despite being 11,000 miles away.
Fiji have announced a squad of northern hemisphere-based players only for a tour that sees Gareth Baber temporarily take over as head coach.
The politics surrounding the game in Fiji leave much to be desired but there is one very good reason why they would be a useful asset to the Six Nations.
Fiji were the dominant team for much of this match but set-piece, fitness and discipline ultimately let John McKee's side down in the final third of the game.
Fiji have named a strong side capable of asking some tough questions of Wales as the Six Nations champions eye up top spot in Pool D.
Fiji coach John McKee has named his team for the Pool D match against Georgia at Hanazono Rugby Stadium on Thursday.
