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.
Scheduled to kick off at 10:05 PM Fiji time, the game will take place at the Chichibu Memorial Stadium in Tokyo, Japan. The Flying Fijians, who topped Pool A, will compete against the USA, who finished as runners-up in Pool B. Japan, the leader of Pool B, will face Samoa in the second semi-final the following day, September 15, at 6:05 PM Fiji time at the same venue.
Following their impressive victory over Tonga, the Flying Fijians returned to Nadi over the weekend and resumed training today. Although there were no reports of major injuries within the squad, centre Adrea Cocagi will be absent from the next four games due to a red card issued during the match against Tonga.
Coach Mick Byrne expressed confidence in the team’s abilities, saying after the match in Nuku’alofa, “I don’t know whether there’s a ceiling (referring to growth) in this squad as they’re a very talented team.”
In other news, Tonga and Canada will compete for fifth place on September 14 at 7:00 PM Fiji time, also at the Prince Chichibu Memorial Stadium.