Fiji have made five changes to their starting XV for their Pacific Nations Cup meeting with Tonga on Friday from the team that triumphed over Samoa 42-16 two weeks ago.
Fiji have recorded a statement 42-16 win over rivals Samoa to start their Pacific Nations Cup campaign under coach Mick Byrne.
The Flying Fijians have named a 30-man squad for the upcoming Pacific Nations Cup with Drua hooker Tevita Ikanivere named to captain the side.
The encounter is a tribute to Wales’ record cap holder Alun Wyn Jones following his retirement from Test rugby in May.
It’s been quite the week in the south of France, the repeated mantra from the England camp in Aix-en-Provence being how they have moved on and developed as a team from their Summer Nations Series loss seven weeks ago to Fiji at Twickenham.
Fiji player ratings: Fiji emerged victorious in a closely contested clash against Georgia at the Stade Matmut Atlantique, showcasing their attacking prowess while facing a spirited challenge in the set-piece from the Georgians.
Fiji head coach Simon Raiwalui is braced for a physical onslaught from Georgia in a Pool C clash which could spell the end of Australia’s World Cup.
Wales looked to fight fire with fire and matched Fiji's enterprise with brilliant counter-attacking rugby of their own. They looked to have the game sealed before a furious comeback by Fiji that just fell short.
Mark Evans, the Fijian Drua CEO, believes the 33 strong Fiji squad that will arrive in France in two contingents starting tomorrow is the best prepared to ever leave the Islands nation, but is predicting they will be even more dangerous at the 2027 tournament in Australia.