Japan expects physical battle against Fiji in PNC final

The Japanese XVs Rugby side is expecting a physical encounter when they take on the FIJI Water Flying Fijians in the final of the Asahi Super Dry Pacific Nations Cup this Sunday.

Japan tight-head prop Shuhei Takeuchi says this Sunday is going to be very physical, but they will review their game and do their best.

This Sunday will be a rematch of last year’s final, where the Fijians outplayed and outscored Japan 41-17.

Flying Fijians wing and last week’s Man of the Match, Kalaveti Ravouvou says Japan is a good team and they will be prepared well for the final.

Fiji has won the Pacific Nations Cup title six times while Japan has won three.

The Flying Fijians will take on Japan at 1.35pm Sunday at the America First Field Stadium in Utah.