Flying Fijians – Wales match heats up

Flying Fijians – Wales match heats up

By Dhanjay Deo
15/11/2014
The Flying Fijians celebrate after defeating Wales in the 2007 RWC

The Vodafone Flying Fijians held Wales to a 16‑all draw on their last visit to Cardiff in 2010 and this is expected to give a lot of confidence to Fiji as they face Welsh again tomorrow at the Millennium Stadium.

The best performance by Fiji against Wales was in the 2007 Rugby World Cup where the Flying Fijians won 38-34 in the pool match that saw the Welsh crash out of the tournament while Fiji advanced to the quarters.

However, Wales' last match against Fiji was a one-sided affair which Wales won 66-0 in Hamilton during the 2011 World Cup in New Zealand.

Meanwhile, Fiji will be boosted by the return of Vereniki Goneva and Nemani Nadolo who will link up in midfield.

A player who will be keen to impress is fly‑half Josh Matavesi, who plays his club rugby at centre for the Ospreys.

He is relishing the prospect of lining up against club colleagues Scott Baldwin and Justin Tipuric, who are in Wales' starting line‑up.

The Vodafone Flying Fijians will play Wales at 3.30am tomorrow.

In other test matches tomorrow, England will take on South Africa at 3.30am, New Zealand will play Scotland at 6.30am while Australia will play France at 9am.

In a match played this morning, Argentina outscored Italy two tries to none to win 20-18 in a hard‑fought match.

Source: Planet Rugby

FNRL
FEATURE NEWS
Serevi leading call to action in fight against drugs
Rugby Legend and 7s Wizard Waisale Serevi is leading a call to action in the fight against drugs and in protecting the children of Fiji. Serevi hig...
15 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Wan Squad light up Fiji Showcase 2025 stage
2024 World Hip Hop Champions Wan Squad had the crowd moving to the beat at Lenyes Saturday Fiji Showcase 2025. Wan Squad had the crowd eating out ...
9 hours ago

Yoga is now part of Fiji and belongs to all of us – Prof. Prasad
In the early morning at Suva’s Grand Pacific Hotel, yoga mats stretched across the ground as people of all races, ages, and backgrounds came ...
13 hours ago

No glamour in prison – ASC Dausiga
There is nothing glamorous about life in Prison. Assistant Superintendent of Corrections, Isireli Dausiga highlighted this to students of Kalabu ...
16 hours ago

Navtarang/Sargam Fiji Showcase Dhamaka Show promises big fun, prizes and community vibes
Following last year smashing success, people can expect a bigger and better Fiji Showcase experience during Navtarang/Sargam Dhamaka Show ...
16 hours ago

FWCC calls for PM to remove Charan Jeath Singh from cabinet over public outbursts
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is calling on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to remove Charan Jeath Singh from cabinet as Minister for Multi-Ethnic ...
18 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Women in Media Conference 2025
Top journalists, media workers, civil society voices, and regional delegates meeting in Suva for the inaugural Women in Media Conference 2025.
3 days ago

Ben Salacakau and Glenis Yee on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show focuses on the gaps in Fiji’s education system and what needs to be done, the pressure on committee run schools to keep the schools ...
9 days ago

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Osea Kolinisau on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
12 days ago

TOP