The FIJI Water Flying Fijians are preparing for an exhilarating semi-final match against the USA in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup this Saturday. The game is set to begin at 10:05 PM Fiji time at the Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo, Japan.
The Flying Fijians, who topped Pool A, will take on the USA, who finished as runners-up in Pool B. Japan, which led Pool B, will go head-to-head with Samoa in the other semi-final on September 15 at 6:05 PM at the same venue.
Following their recent triumph over Tonga, the Flying Fijians returned to Nadi over the weekend. While there have been no significant injury concerns in the squad, they will be without centre Adrea Cocagi, who received a red card in the Tonga match and has been suspended for the next four games.
Coach Mick Byrne expressed confidence in the team’s capabilities, saying, “I don’t know whether there’s a ceiling (referring to growth) in this squad as they’re a very talented team.”
In another matchup, Tonga and Canada will compete for fifth place on September 14 at 7 PM at the same stadium.