The fixtures for the World Rugby Pacific Challenge Cup has been released and Fiji Warriors plays Samoa A in its first match on the 9th of next month, 5pm at ANZ Stadium in Suva.

Fiji will then play Junior Japan on the 13th of March and four days later faces Tonga A in its last round robin match in Suva.

Meanwhile, a new selection formula has been implemented by World Rugby, whereby the four nations will each feature one Under-23 team.

The team must have only five over aged players.

Fiji is the defending champions of the challenge cup.

Full Fixtures

9-3-18

2.30pm Tonga A vs Junior Japan

5pm Fiji Warriors vs Samoa A

13-3-18

2.30pm Tonga A vs Samoa A

5pm Fiji Warriors vs Junior Japan

17-3-18

1pm Samoa A vs Junior Japan

3.30pm Fiji Warriors vs Tonga A