Good offload to Sowakula but his pass is loose to touch for a Welsh throw

Edwards gets the match underway for Wales, Radradra unleashes Wainiqolo racing away down the left

The challenge has been laid down and kickoff is just moments away

Anthems concluded and it is time for the Fijian Cibi warcry

The sides are out on the field, anthems to follow

Fiji and Wales do battle in the opening round of the Nations Championship. Head to head these sides have met on 15 occasions, with Wales winning 12 to the two by Fiji to go along with a single draw. The last encounter was back at the end of 2024, with Fiji winning it 24-19.