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Japan Edge Fiji to Win Pacific Nations Cup
Japan scored three maul tries and held Fiji to 15 points to claim its first Pacific Nations Cup title since 2019.
- Japan defeated Fiji 20-15 on Saturday at Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground to win the Pacific Nations Cup, claiming the title for the first time since 2019.
- The Brave Blossoms sought to reverse defeats in the previous two Pacific Nations Cup finals against Fiji, who had won six of the last eight tournaments but struggled after the inaugural Nations Championship earlier this year.
- Substitute Samisoni Tua scored the decisive try in the 72nd minute after Fiji struggled following prop Mesake Doge's yellow card in the 19th minute, forcing the visitors to defend for extended periods.
- Japan head coach Eddie Jones called the victory 'a good step forward,' praising his team's defensive intensity. Fiji interim coach Senirusi Seruvakula described playing with 14 men as an 'unexpected' setback that hindered their performance.
- Earlier at the stadium, Canada secured third place by edging the United States 19-16 in the third-place playoff. This year's tournament featured an expanded format including North American teams, marking a shift from previous editions.
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Double title winners, Fijians abandon their throne to the Japanese, winners this Saturday (20-15).
·Paris, France
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Jones's side gained a measure of revenge on the Fijians after losing to them in the previous two Pacific Nations finals, settling a tight game when substitute Samisoni Tua crashed over in the 72nd minute. It gave Japan their first title since 2019 in a competition that has undergone several changes of format. Japan have lost a number of close contests over the past year and Jones said his team would benefit from nailing the victory. "We couldn't…
·Issy-les-Moulineaux, France
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