Flying Fijian coach Samu Domoni Jnr believes his side poor second half performance against the Wallabies in the 49-3 loss was due to the cold weather in Canberra last night.
Domoni said the players held their own against an experienced Wallabies team in the first half with a points difference of 14-3 but they fell apart in the second half.
Captain Deacon Manu added that they had a plan for the second half to score first but they failed to execute the game plan.
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The Flying Fijians have left their mark on the Wallabies team after they were trounced 49-3 last night in Canberra.
The Robbie Deans coached side have lost two key players, prop Ben Alexander and utility back Adam Ashley Cooper to serious leg injuries.
A seven tries to nil victory would imply a nice and breezy evening for the Wallabies, but it has come with a heavy price after Alexander was stretched out from a big hit by Fiji number 8 Jone Qovu.
Fiji will now prepare to take on Japan in the opening Pacific Nation Cup in Lautoka next Saturday.
Cold affected Flying Fijians-Coach
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