Flying Fijians forwards coach Greg Mumm, while speaking to "The Australian" newspaper in Sydney said that France, Wales and Italy should not underestimate the Flying Fijians team that will be touring Europe in November.

Mumm said that the team to tour Europe would be much stronger than the side that lost to the Wallabies 49-3 in Canberra in June.

He added that a number of players were not available in June due to overseas commitments and a lot of Fijian players play in the UK and France and it's a matter of getting them working together.

Meanwhile, the Sydney University coach believes Fiji needs to develop some tight-five forwards who are recognized internationally.

Deacon Manu has added weight to the front row, but he feels we need to get more tight-five forwards international experience and he is ready to get around the provinces and work specifically on tight-five play and get that up to speed.

The Flying Fijians team will assemble in France on November 6th and the first game against France is on November 14th.


Story by: Selina Navuso