Pacific Nations Cup Team Fiji will play Samoa at 3.30pm this Saturday at Churchill Park.
The stage is set for a thrilling World Rugby Pacific Nations Cup 2023 featuring Fiji, Samoa and Tonga alongside Australia A. The tournament will be played over three match days on 2, 9 and 16 July in Suva and Lautoka, Fiji.
Fiji’s first match during the Pacific Nations Cup was against Tonga on the 2nd of July at the ANZ Stadium, followed by their game against Australia A on the 9th of July at Churchill Park and finally against Samoa on the 16th of July at Churchill Park.
How to watch Fiji vs Samoa FREE live stream
Date: Saturday, July 16
Venue: Fiji
Kick-off: 9:30 am local (08:05 BST,07:05 GMT)
Referee: Ben O’Keeffe
The great news for Samoa vs Fiji Rugby fans in the UK is that this match is set to be shown absolutely FREE on Channel 4.
Coverage starts at 1.30pm ahead of the 2pm kick-off, and you can also watch online via Channel 4’s All4 streaming service.
If you are indeed watching online, you can do so on your laptop, or via apps for the likes of Android, iOS, PS4, Xbox, Roku, Amazon Fire.
Changes expected in Fiji’s line-up against Australia A
Expect some changes in the Vodafone Flying Fijians when they meet Australia A in their second match of the Pacific Nations Cup.
Coach Vern Cotter says some players got injured while others are fatigued from their match against Tonga.
He says this is also an opportunity for other players to step up and get some game time.
Some players that are likely to start this weekend are Levani Botia, Manasa Mataele, Josua Tuisova, Sam Matavesi and Albert Tuisue.