The Pacific Nations Cup 2024 Tonga vs Fiji Rugby pool stage will come to an end on Friday and Saturday, and Tonga will host Fiji and Japan will play the USA in the Finals Series.
The primary celebration of the 100th anniversary of Test rugby between the two close neighbours will take place on Friday when the Flying Fijians and the ‘Ikale Tahi of Tonga play for the Pacific Nations Cup.
Fiji and Tonga, long-time adversaries on the pitch, faced off in their first Test match in 1924. While the Tongans returned from Apia over the weekend, the Flying Fijians arrived in Fua’amotu on Wednesday at midday. If you do not already have a RugbyPass TV account, you can sign up for free Here.
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Tonga vs Fiji Rugby Pacific Nations Cup
Date: Saturday 06th August 2024
Venue: Teufaiva Stadium
Pacific Nations Cup Finals Tonga vs Fiji Rugby Series
There is a lot on the line in the last round of the pool stage, with Canada being the only team eliminated from the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals. Tonga vs Fiji Rugby at Teufaiva Stadium on Friday, knowing that in order to advance to the last four, they must defeat their opponents and earn extra points.
Even if they managed to win the century-old match for the first time since 2018, it would still need to be by a margin of at least 27 points in order to pass Samoa and Fiji in Pool A.
Fiji’s visitors have an easier task ahead of them because they are aware that winning Pool A will guarantee them a single extra point and advance them to the semi-finals.
Fijian supporters to back their team
There is a lot on the line in the last round of the pool stage, with Canada being the only team eliminated from the Pacific Nations Cup semi-finals.
Even if they managed to win the century-old match for the first time since 2018, it would still need to be by a margin of at least 27 points in order to pass Samoa and Fiji in Pool A.
Fiji’s visitors have an easier task ahead of them because they are aware that winning Pool A will guarantee them a single extra point and advance them to the semi-finals.
Pacific Nations Cup Fixtures
TONGA vs FIJI Rugby – Teufaiva Stadium, APIA – KO 17:00 (05:00 BST)