Fiji “host” Wales in Cardiff on the opening weekend of the inaugural Nations Championship.
The Pacific Island side will play their three home games in the competition in the British Isles with greater gate takings on offer and a portion of their squad based in Europe.
This clash takes place at the Cardiff City Stadium with Wales attempting to build on a strong end to the Six Nations and a rousing win over Italy.
Steve Tandy’s side face tough trips to South Africa and Argentina later in July, making this a key clash to build momentum.
Here’s everything you need to know.
When is Fiji vs Wales?
Fiji vs Wales is due to kick off at 2.10pm BST on Saturday 4 July at the Cardiff City Stadium.
How can I watch it?
Viewers in the United Kingdom can watch the match live on ITV1, with coverage on the channel from 1.20pm BST. A live stream will be available via ITVX, with every game from the competition on the network through July and November.
Team news
Fiji begin life under a new head coach, with Senirusi Seruvakula placed in acting charge after the sudden departure of Mick Byrne under strange circumstances. It is a highly experienced and high-qualify side picked for their first Nations Championship outing, with a Fijian Drua core complemented by plenty of eye-catching Europe-based stars.
Flanker Pita Gus Sowakula had a standout autumn after switching allegiance from New Zealand and forms part of a powerful pack, while the strike-running threat behind the scrum is staggering: Salesi Rayasi enjoyed a fine season for Champions Cup winners Bordeaux-Begles, while a midfield of Josua Tuisova and Semi Radradra remains full of explosivity. Look out former England U20 tighthead Tim Hoyt, who went well at Worcester in the Champ this year after leaving Leicester.
Fiji XV: 1 Eroni Mawi, 2 Tevita Ikanivere (capt.), 3 Tim Hoyt; 4 Isoa Nasilasila, 5 Temo Mayanavanua; 6 Pita Gus Sowakula, 7 Kitione Salawa, 8 Elia Canakaivata; 9 Frank Lomani, 10 Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula; 11 Jiuta Wainiqolo, 12 Josua Tuisova, 13 Semi Radradra, 14 Selestino Ravutaumada; 15 Salesi Rayasi.
Replacements: 16 Zuriel Togaitama, 17 Livai Natave, 18 Peni Ravai, 19 Mesake Vocevoce, 20 Peceli Yato; 21 Simione Kuruvoli, 22 Vilimoni Botitu, 23 Kalaveti Ravouvou.
Dewi Lake got the nod ahead of Jac Morgan as Steve Tandy’s captain this summer but the hooker immediately insisted that he and the flanker would lead as a pair. Morgan’s return is welcome regardless of his role as he makes up a mobile back row with Alex Mann and Aaron Wainwright.
Blair Murray starts at full-back following a bit-part Six Nations while uncapped Ospreys tighthead Ben Warren is primed for a first appearance from the bench.
Wales XV: 1 Rhys Carre, 2 Dewi Lake (capt.), 3 Dillon Lewis; 4 Ben Carter, 5 Adam Beard; 6 Alex Mann, 7 Jac Morgan, 8 Aaron Wainwright; 9 Tomos Williams, 10 Dan Edwards; 11 Josh Adams, 12 Joe Hawkins, 13 Eddie James, 14 Louis Rees-Zammit; 15 Blair Murray.
Replacements: 16 Ryan Elias, 17 Nicky Smith, 18 Ben Warren, 19 Taine Plumtree, 20 James Botham; 21 Kieran Hardy, 22 Sam Costelow, 23 Ellis Mee.
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