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Fiji Airways Flying Fijians captain Leone Nakarawa says a lot of young players are now coming through the team and it is important for him to lead by example. Nakarawa says it is an honour for him to lead the team
All Blacks coach Ian Foster believes his side were taught some nice lessons at the breakdown by the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians last Saturday. The Flying Fijians really impressed in the breakdown area in the first
Queensland Reds half-back Moses Sorovi and Teti Tela will be making their Flying Fijians debut off the bench after being named in the 23 member team against the All Blacks in their second test tomorrow night. Coac
Isi Naisarani will start at number 8 for the Wallabies while Marika Koroibete and Filipo Daugunu will be on the wing when they take on France in their third test tomorrow. Rob Valetini has been named on the bench.
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says the All Blacks have a more powerful pack for this weekend. Cotter says the All Blacks will apply pressure so it’s up to them to get their heads up and make sure
All Blacks Coach Ian Foster says the battle for the All Blacks' No.10 jersey isn't a straight shootout between Richie Mo'unga and Beauden Barrett. After starting one test each to start the All Blacks' 2021, Mo'unga
Veteran lock Leone Nakarawa will lead the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians against the All Blacks in the second test after captain Levani Botia was ruled out due to a knee injury. Experienced halfback Frank Lomani will
Sevu Reece and George Bower will once again start for the All Blacks while Hoskins Sotutu has been dropped for the second test match against the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians. Ardie Savea, Akira Ioane, Anton Lienert-
A Test-strength South Africa A inflicted the 2021 British and Irish Lions' first defeat to serve up a sobering reminder of what awaits when the series starts later this month. South Africa A won 17-13. BBC Sp
The Fiji Rugby Union says the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians players have agreed to wear the jersey with the “Vaccinate Fiji’ message, with an additional “It’s Your Choice†message alongside it. FRU's Chief
In the wake of their performance against the All Blacks in Dunedin, Fiji demonstrated their improvement in the last few years, and All Blacks halfback Brad Weber says he wouldn't mind playing a team of their quality eve
After the physical contest in Dunedin last weekend, All Blacks Assistant Coach John Plumtree says Fiji would have more confidence in taking their game to the All Blacks. Plumtree says if you look at the first game
The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians have been further boosted as experienced halfback Frank Lomani has joined camp in New Zealand. Mosese Sorovi and Teti Tela had joined the team yesterday. The trio had missed th
France has held on to secure a nerve-shredding, 28-26 Test victory over the Wallabies in Melbourne. The Wallabies, who trailed by 11 points with ten minutes remaining, took a late lead thanks to an opportunistic try to
New Zealand-born rugby union star Quade Cooper has been refused Australian citizenship – despite playing for the Wallabies on 70 occasions. The former Wallabies fly-half, who has lived in Australia since the age
Fiji Rugby Union’s General Manager Commercial, Brian Thorburn says confirmation of a full Super Rugby licence for the Fijian Drua is close. Thorburn told ABC Pacific Beat that they hope to get everything tied do
There is some good news for the Fiji Airways Flying Fijians as Mosese Sorovi and Teti Tela are in New Zealand. This has been confirmed by Fiji Rugby Union CEO, John O’Connor. O’Connor also says they are al
Fiji forwards coach Jason Ryan has promised the All Blacks another fiery reception in the breakdowns during the second test in Hamilton on Saturday night. Although the All Blacks were 57-23 winners over Fiji last
All Blacks first-five Richie Mo’unga says the only ones surprised by Fiji’s competitiveness last weekend are the New Zealand public who are unfamiliar with the rugby scene in the European competition. Fiji dom
Fiji Airways Flying Fijians Coach Vern Cotter says they are hopeful that captain Levani Botia will be able to play this weekend while Eroni Sau has been ruled out due to an injury. According to Cotter, Botia suffer
