PNC Final: High scoring game expected between Fiji and Japan

PNC Final: High scoring game expected between Fiji and Japan

By Alipate Narawa
21/09/2024
[Photo: Fiji Rugby]

It is going to be a top of the table clash as Japan hosts the Fiji Water Flying Fijians for the the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final after both teams scored over 90 points over their two pool games.

Both of these teams boast exhausting attacks that promise to make this final an Osaka spectacle.

Japan backed that up with a 49-point outing against Samoa in the semi-final while Fiji overcame a rapid start from the USA, flexing their muscles defensively to claim a 22-3 win and advance to the final.

The Brave Blossoms lead the tournament in the majority of statistical categories in both attack and defence while their set-piece also rates highly.

Fiji claims the top spot in key categories like defenders beaten, turnovers won and opposition 22m entries.

Both sides employ dual-playmaker attacks, with young stars in the making familiar to the No. 10 jersey playing at fullback behind a more experienced campaigner at flyhalf.

For Fiji, it’s Caleb Muntz leading the attack with assistance from Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula.

For Japan, veteran Harumichi Tatekawa is backed up by perhaps the competition’s MVP to date in Seungsin Lee at fullback.

Japan plays Fiji at 10.05 tonight in Osaka.

[Source: rugbypass]

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