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We’ve learned from our mistakes and we know we can beat France - Mata

We’ve learned from our mistakes and we know we can beat France - Mata

By Mikaele Liga
13/11/2025
Source : Fiji Rugby

FIJI Water Flying Fijians number eight Viliame Mata says the team is learning from the errors that cost them against England and they’re determined to fix them before facing France this weekend.

Speaking from France, the Bristol Bears powerhouse says the squad has reviewed the England match and knows exactly where they went wrong.

Mata says it was their own mistakes and England just capitalised on them.

Mata adds he knows if they clean up those basics, they can win the battle with France.

The Fijians are drawing confidence from how they’ve responded to the loss.

FIJI Water Flying Fijians attacking Coach Aaron Mauger says the players have bounced back well in training and are mentally sharper ahead of Sunday’s clash.

He also confirmed the players have analysed France’s recent bruising encounter with South Africa and are preparing accordingly.

Fiji takes on France in Bordeaux at 8.10am on Sunday.

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