Fiji’s halfback Frank Lomani recognizes the challenge that Ireland presents, despite their less-than-stellar performances during the Autumn Tests. Ireland recently experienced a 23-13 defeat at the hands of the All Blacks and narrowly escaped with a 23-19 victory over Argentina. Lomani emphasized that conversations within the Fiji team have acknowledged Ireland’s current vulnerabilities, but also stressed the importance of remaining vigilant.
“We discussed over the last couple of days that Ireland was ranked number one just a few months ago. Although they might seem vulnerable now, we know we can take advantage of that,” Lomani stated, underscoring the team’s awareness of Ireland’s previous dominance in the rankings.
While acknowledging that Ireland may not be performing at their peak, Lomani pointed out that they still rank among the top three teams globally. He highlighted that the responsibility is on the Flying Fijians to maintain their own strong form and capitalize on their opportunities.
Lomani called for unity and teamwork among the players, coaches, and senior officials. “If we continue working together like we have in our last two matches, we’ll be in a good position,” he remarked confidently.
The Flying Fijians are set to compete against Ireland this Sunday at Aviva Stadium at 3:10 AM, as they look to build on their recent performances with a showing of determination and skill.
This matchup presents a great opportunity for the Flying Fijians, as they can find motivation in their recent successes and aim to exploit Ireland’s current inconsistencies while demonstrating their own capabilities on the field. It sets the stage for a thrilling game that could showcase the underdog spirit of Fiji rugby.
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