The Fiji Airways Flying Fijians will play two test matches against New Zealand Maori when they begin preparation for the Rugby World Cup in Japan later this year.

Fiji Rugby Union Chief Executive John O’Connor says the Flying Fijians will play a home and away match against the Maori’s in August.

“We have planned two test matches against them. The first one is in Fiji at the ANZ Stadium and the second one will be held in New Zealand which is the build-up preparation matches for the World Cup.”

The Flying Fijians is pooled with Australia, Wales, Georgia and Uruguay.