The FIJI Water Flying Fijians will drop from ninth to 10th in the World Rugby rankings after losing 20-15 to Japan in the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup final.
Fiji entered the tournament with high expectations, hoping to finish their campaign by lifting the Pacific Nations Cup trophy.
Instead, Japan produced a determined performance in the final, leaving the Fijian side facing not only the disappointment of missing out on the title but also a drop in the World Rugby rankings.
The defeat will see Fiji slip to 10th in the rankings, while Japan’s victory will give the Brave Blossoms a significant boost.
