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Flying Fijians one win away from topping Oceania

July 5, 2017 12:32 am

The Vodafone Flying Fijians needs only a win against Tonga to qualify as Oceania One to the Rugby World Cup in Japan.

Fiji has eight points after winning the Pacific Nations Cup last year, while Tonga and Samoa both sit on five points each.

Tonga’s 30-26 win over Samoa last weekend means Fiji is only one win away from finishing as the top Oceania team.

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If Fiji finishes top, the side will be pooled with Australia, Wales, Georgia and a yet to be determined qualifiers from the America’s region.