MATCH REPORT: Fiji edged Japan 34-28 in Tokyo on Saturday to give new coach Jake White a winning start in his reunion with Eddie Jones, less than a year until the 2027 Rugby World Cup.
Jake White secured a winning start as Fiji coach with a 34-28 victory over Eddie Jones's Japan in Tokyo on Saturday. Fiji overcame a red card for Motikai Murray in a rainy contest, answering Japan's four tries with four of their own from Kitione Salawa, Tevita Ikanivere, Tuidraki Samusamuvodre, and Terio Tamani.
Substitute Ben Volavola kicked two second-half penalties to secure the win after Warner Dearns had scored twice for the hosts. The match marked the Japan Rugby Football Union's 100th anniversary and served as a warm-up for both teams ahead of their upcoming European tours.
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