Flying Fijians all set for Wales
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At a glance
- The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are preparing to face Wales in their Nations Championship campaign opener in Cardiff.
- Coach Senirusi Seruvakula expressed confidence in his professional squad, despite having less than a week together.
- Fiji previously defeated Wales in 2024, and the team hopes to host future Nations Championship games in Fiji.
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are set to kick off their Nations Championship campaign with a challenging match against Wales in Cardiff. Coach Senirusi Seruvakula has named a strong squad, emphasizing that the team is accustomed to playing away from home and that the players are professionals who understand the stakes.
"Our squad may have spent less than a week together, but theyโre professionals," Seruvakula stated. "They are aware of whatโs at stake. Itโs good to have that challenge because itโs not the first time the Flying Fijians are playing away from home. These players are professionals; they play in Europe and some with the Drua so itโs nothing new, the players are getting used to it."
The team is optimistic about starting their campaign on a high note. Fiji has a history of success against Wales, having defeated them in their last encounter in 2024. The match is scheduled to take place tomorrow at 1:10 AM, and fans can watch it live on FBC Sports.
Looking ahead, Seruvakula expressed a desire for Fiji to host its own Nations Championship group games in the future, indicating a long-term vision for developing rugby within the country.
Our squad may have spent less than a week together, but theyโre professionals. They are aware of whatโs at stake. Itโs good to have that challenge because itโs not the first time the Flying Fijians are playing away from home. These players are professionals; they play in Europe and some with the Drua so itโs nothing new, the players are getting used to it.
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