The Flying Fijians have slipped to the tenth spot in the World Rugby rankings following their first match of the Northern Tour. A significant 57-17 defeat against Scotland resulted in this drop, allowing Australia, which was previously ranked tenth, to move up to ninth.
Looking ahead, Fiji is set to face Wales, currently positioned in eleventh place. The upcoming match poses a crucial challenge, as a loss could see Fiji drop out of the top ten entirely.
This situation presents an opportunity for the Flying Fijians to regroup and demonstrate their resilience. With the team’s talent and fighting spirit, fans can remain hopeful that they will rise to the occasion and secure a victory against Wales, keeping their place in the rankings intact.