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Eddie Jones admits Flying Fijians were too strong last year as Japan brace for PNC final

Eddie Jones admits Flying Fijians were too strong last year as Japan brace for PNC final

By Rashika Kumar
18/09/2025
Source : Rugby pass

The FIJI Water Flying Fijians are primed for Pacific Nations Cup glory as they prepare to face a fired-up Japan in the final, with the Cherry Blossoms desperate to avenge last year’s defeat.

Japan coach Eddie Jones says Fiji beat them pretty easily last year so they have got a lot to work on.

He says they have a short period of time to get ready.

Tight-head prop Shuhei Takeuchi the match is going to be very physical but they are going to review some good points and bad points from their semi final against Tonga and to do their best.

The Flying Fijians play the Cherry Blossoms at 1.35pm Sunday at America First Field, Salt Lake City, Utah.

All four semi-finalists are qualified for the 2027 World Cup in Australia and 2031 World Cup host United States qualified as well by beating Samoa 29-13 in the fifth-place match.

The US Eagles advanced after failing to qualify for the 2023 World Cup in France.

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