Wales beat Fiji 39-24 in Nations Championship opener

Wales opened their Nations Championship campaign with a 39-24 victory over Fiji in Cardiff on Saturday, securing consecutive test wins for the first time since the 2023 Rugby World Cup. The match, played at a sparsely attended Cardiff City Stadium, saw the Welsh side score six tries to Fiji's three in a contest defined by a stark clash of styles.

Despite being officially the away team, Wales overcame a dazzling first-half display from Fiji to claim a bonus-point win. Flanker Jac Morgan, returning from injury and named player of the match, scored two of Wales's tries from driving lineouts. Prop Rhys Carre, wing Josh Adams, hooker Ryan Elias, and centre Eddie James also crossed. Fiji's tries came from flanker Pita Gus Sowakula, number eight Elia Canakaivata, and wing Selestino Ravutaumada, with fly-half Isaiah Armstrong-Ravula adding nine points from the tee.

The Pacific Islanders dominated the opening period with a breathtaking display of attacking rugby, making 25 offloads and gaining 469 meters. Yet, through desperate defence and breakdown grit, Wales limited them to just 10 points at halftime, matching them with two tries from Morgan. Fiji suffered a significant setback when...