Fiji captain: Our brand of rugby comes with risk, we lacked patience

Fiji's captain Tevita Ikanivere admitted that while the FIJI Water Flying Fijians played their characteristic brand of rugby, they ultimately paid the price for a lack of patience and missed opportunities in their 39-24 loss to Wales.

"I think we want to play our brand of rugby but it comes with a risk, it’s about balance, it’s about when to keep and when to go and a bit more patient," Ikanivere stated. He emphasized that against a quality side like Wales, failing to be patient can lead to negative consequences.

The match saw Wales record consecutive international wins for the first time in three years, scoring six tries. Fiji managed to score tries through flanker Pita Gus Sowakula, number eight Elia Canakaivata, and wing Selestino Ravutaumada. Fly-half Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula contributed nine points with his kicking.

Looking ahead, Fiji is scheduled to play England in Liverpool and then Scotland in Edinburgh. The article also notes results from other international matches, including a close win for the All Blacks over France, a loss for the Wallabies to Ireland, a dominant victory for South Africa against England, and wins for Scotland and Japan.

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I think we want to play our brand of rugby but it comes with a risk, it’s about balance, it’s about when to keep and when to go and a bit more patient, I think if we were a bit more patient we would have got over the line, against a quality side like Wales if you are not patient it comes back to bite you.