"We are the best when it comes to open rugby but that is not enough to win us Test matches".
Those were the words of Flying Fijian back line coach, Shanon Fraser as the side prepares to leave Nadi tomorrow for the Europe Tour.
Fraser said the team wants to prove itself worthy on this tour that Fiji can be a threat in next years World Cup and there is no better time than the game against France, Wales and Italy to prove their point.
He added that in many aspects the tour offers a last chance, first, for the team to get back on track and give the nation hope just 10 months out from the Rugby World Cup.
The Flying Fijians jet out at 11am tomorrow for Paris where they will be joined by the rest of the Europe based players and will play France next Sunday in their opening Test match.
Story by: Dreu Vukailagi
Flying Fijians prepares to leave for Europe
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