World Rugby has unveiled the ranking permutations ahead of the highly anticipated opening round of the 2024 Pacific Nations Cup 2024 set to begin tonight.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians will have two debutants in its starting 15 tomorrow against Samoa at the HFC Bank Stadium in Suva for their Pacific Nations Cup opener.

Olympic Games silver medalists Iosefo Masi and Selesitino Ravutaumada are expected to start for the Flying Fijians tomorrow when they take on Manu Samoa in the Pacific Nations Cup opener.

They may be still searching for their first win in the New South Wales Rugby League Jersey Flegg competition, but Kaiviti Silktails Chair Petero Civoniceva firmly rejects the idea of recruiting overseas players.

Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has started planning for the future, acknowledging that some veteran players like Waisea Nayacalevu may not be around for the next Rugby World Cup.

During his visit to China, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka discussed opportunities for enhancing rugby collaboration with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

The Flying Fijians will have to be ready for Manu Samoa despite the challenges they’re currently facing.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians and the Vodafone Fijiana XV presented their itatau to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the State House yesterday, in preparation for the Pacific Nations Cup and the Vodafone Fijiana XV’s series of international matches next month.

There’ll still be 12 tournaments in the 2024/2025 Fiji Bitter 7s Series.

Adi Cakobau School is gearing up for an exciting clash against Natabua High School in the Raluve Under 18 final.

After more than a decade, Nasinu Secondary School is set to make a long-awaited return to the Vodafone Deans Under-18 final this Saturday.

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians are continuing their Pacific Nations Cup preparations at home ahead of their Pacific Nations Cup clash with Manu Samoa next Friday.