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Flying Fijians coach predicts victory over France

November 23, 2018 3:14 am

Fiji Airways Flying Fijians may have never beaten France but coach John McKee is predicting victory at Stade de France thanks to the inside knowledge his players have on the opposition.

The Top 14 domestic competition provides employment for hundreds of players from the Pacific Islands nations with Fijians the biggest group operating with French clubs.

McKee, who saw his men hammer Uruguay 68-7, is confident this experience of French rugby will help close the rankings gap which sees Fiji at number 10 and France listed at 8th place.

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Fiji plays France at 9am on Sunday.