Flying Fijians to host Wales, England and Scotland on UK soil

The Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) has announced last night the historic schedule for the Fiji Water Flying Fijians as they prepare to host three powerhouse nations during the July window of the inaugural Nations Championship.

In a groundbreaking development for Fijian rugby, the team’s “home” fixtures will take fans on a unique journey across the Northern Hemisphere, featuring clashes against Wales, England, and Scotland.

The highly anticipated series kicks off on Friday, July 4, as Fiji faces Wales at Cardiff City Stadium. This will be followed by a monumental encounter on Friday, July 11, when Fiji hosts England at Hill Dickinson Stadium. The series concludes on Friday, July 18, with a clash against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium.

This distinctive schedule offers a powerful platform to showcase the Flying Fijians’ flair on some of rugby’s biggest stages while celebrating the deep-rooted connections between Fiji and these rugby-loving nations.

Fiji Rugby Board chairman John Sanday shared that a new chapter in the history of the Flying Fijians will be celebrated when they kick-off their match against Wales in July.

Hill Dickinson Stadium and Scotland Murrayfield Stadium.

“We anticipate a packed stadium on the 4th of July when Fiji takes on Wales at the Cardiff City Stadium, a venue with a capacity of 32,500,” Sanday said.

“The following week, history will be made as Fiji hosts England. Fiji’s home ground for this stadium is Hill Dickson Stadium while the final home match for the Flying Fijians on UK soil is against Scotland at Murrayfield Stadium.

“For our second home match, we move forward with pride, purpose, and belief,” Sanday added.

“For our third home game on July 18, we step into one of rugby’s most iconic arenas; Murrayfield Stadium, to face Scotland in a rivalry that has tested us for more than four decades.”

The FRU views these fixtures as a vital part of the team’s preparation and growth, providing invaluable experience against top-tier opposition in high-pressure environments.

The matches are a testament to Fiji’s standing in the global rugby community and their commitment to the new Nations Championship structure.

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