The November Test matches are a crucial stage for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians as they prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. This insight came from head coach Mick Byrne during an interview before the team departed the country.
Byrne noted that the current squad includes several veteran players nearing the end of their careers, some of whom have participated in three World Cups. He emphasized the importance of honoring their legacy. According to Byrne, this is the perfect opportunity to integrate new talent as part of their strategy for the upcoming World Cup.
“We concluded the Pacific Nations Cup (PNC) positively, and it’s ideal to end the year on a strong note as well,” he stated. The team will participate in an international program featuring four Test matches, three of which are against Six Nations teams: Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Byrne mentioned that players based in Europe performed well in their recent matches, while those from the Fijian Drua squad have been actively training during their off-season.
The Flying Fijians will begin their tour with a Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield on November 3. They will then face Wales in Cardiff on November 10, play against Spain on November 17, and conclude the series with a final Test against Ireland in Dublin on November 24.
In related news, Scotland Rugby has announced that tickets for the Scotland-Fiji Test match have sold out.
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