Gloucester's thundering open side flanker Akapusi Qera is one of the overseas based players that has shown interest in playing against the Classic All Blacks next month.

The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed that Qera will also be available for selection for the IRB Pacific Nations Cup after Gloucester has handed him a later start next season.

The Flying Fijians one of test against the Classic All Blacks will be one of its best build up for the Pacific Nations Cup which includes Canada and USA for the first time.

Fiji will take on the Classic All Blacks on June 12th, after Fiji will head to Japan, to take on the USA on June 19th, before closing with a grudge match against Tonga in Tokyo on June 23rd.

Story by: Aliki Bia
Source: Fiji Rugby