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Fiji’s title defence needs a plan for the offload that does not come off
Canada provide the first Pacific Nations Cup test. Fiji can preserve their attacking ambition while becoming more organised when possession changes hands.
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Pacific Nations Cup: Fiji’s defensive reset and Japan’s tempo choice
Previews of Fiji–Canada and Japan–USA before the 12 September semi-finals in Osaka.
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Fiji’s title defence needs a plan for the offload that does not come off
Canada provide the first Pacific Nations Cup test. Fiji can preserve their attacking ambition while becoming more organised when possession changes hands.
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rugby
preview·3 min
Fiji’s title defence needs a plan for the offload that does not come off
Canada provide the first Pacific Nations Cup test. Fiji can preserve their attacking ambition while becoming more organised when possession changes hands.
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Japan should speed up the defence’s decisions, not every pass
The hosts enter the Pacific Nations Cup after contrasting tests against Australia. Our Japan–USA preview asks when quick ball creates an advantage and when it merely spreads an unprepared attack.
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