Playing Tonga on their home turf is like playing Fiji in Fiji - Byrne

Playing Tonga on their home turf is like playing Fiji in Fiji - Byrne
Photo: Fiji Rugby

Playing Tonga on their home ground is just like playing the Flying Fijians in Fiji and the players will need to have a great level of focus heading into this week’s match.

This was highlighted by Fiji Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne as they prepare to take on Tonga next Friday in Nuku’alofa in round 3 of the Asahi Dry Pacific Nations Cup competition.

Byrne says they know what the fans will be like in Tonga as they have a good support base as well just like in Fiji and that will be a great challenge for them.

The Flying Fijians currently lead pool A followed by Samoa and Tonga.

Fiji will take on Tonga at 3pm Friday.

Meanwhile, the USA Eagles defeated Canada 28-15 in round 2 of the PNC earlier.

FNRL

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
LIVE SCORES
Hurricanes vs Brumbies 7:05PM
Crusaders vs Blues 4:35PM
Chiefs vs Reds 7:05PM
Rabbitohs vs Sea Eagles 9:05PM
Knights vs Storm 8:00PM
Raiders vs Roosters 10:00PM
Maroons 20–22 Blues Full Time
Maroons vs Blues 10:05PM
Maroons vs Blues 10:05PM
Mexico vs South Africa 2:00pm
South Korea vs Czechia 2:00pm
Canada vs Bosnia and Herzegovina 7:00am