The upcoming November Test matches are crucial for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians as they prepare for the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia. This was highlighted by head coach Mick Byrne during an interview prior to the team’s departure from the country.
Byrne noted that the current squad includes several experienced players nearing the end of their careers, many of whom have participated in three World Cups. He emphasized the importance of honoring their legacy while also prioritizing the introduction of new, talented players to align with their World Cup preparations.
Having concluded the Pacific Nations Cup on a positive note, Byrne expressed the desire to end the year on a high as well. The team is participating in four international Test matches, three of which are against Six Nations teams: Scotland, Wales, and Ireland.
Byrne acknowledged that players based in Europe performed well in recent matches, while local players from the Fijian Drua squad have been actively engaged in off-season training.
The Flying Fijians are set to kick off their tour with a Test match against Scotland at Murrayfield on November 3. Following that, they will face Wales in Cardiff on November 10, Spain on November 17, and conclude their tour 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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