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Yusuf said they had over 13,000 fans passing through the gates during the three-day of group matches of the B.O.G.

Despite going down18-39, Macuata took the game to the Stallions where they twice took the lead and was within striking distance 18-25 in the last quarter before fitness caught up with them.

It was confirmed that Tyrel Lomax, Luke Jacobson, Cam Roigard, Noah Hotham and Caleb Clarke will not travel to Argentina for tests against the Pumas while they recover from injury. 

Macuata will now turn their focus on hosts Nadi as they battle it out at Prince Charles Park this Friday night.

The FRU’s $300,000 investment in Hudl 360 cameras across five venues has significantly elevated the competition’s quality and analysis capabilities..

“We struggled and it was not an easy journey. It was 19 years later that we managed to get our papers and all we could do was to thank God for protecting us throughout.”

Jones said his team would have to improve on their defence around the ruck if they want to lift the trophy for the first time since 2019.

The reports also indicate that either veteran Ben Volavola or Vilimoni Botitu could be called into the squad to replace Muntz.

“Expatriate coaches have been the norm for Fiji FA they take up their contracts with hefty salaries only to come up with lame excuses after the losses,” he said.

"Fiji is known as a team that can attack and I want us to be known as a team that can defend as well.